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Cheika confirms bench for Melbourne showdown

Western Force utility back Luke Morahan joins the playing squad for the first time since 2012, while Melbourne Rebels prop Toby Smith, who featured for the Wallabies in the 2015 World Cup semifinal victory over Argentina, is set to make his first Test appearance on Australian soil in front of his home fans at AAMI Park.

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Ben McCalman is the other new face in the final match 23 and will suit up for his 48th Test in the gold jersey.

Wycliff Palu, Liam Gill and James Horwill are the three players omitted from the original 11 players named on an extended bench at Wednesday's team announcement.

 

Australia – revised: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Dane Haylett-Petty, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Sean McMahon, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Sam Carter, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Stephen Moore (captain), 1 James Slipper.

Replacements: 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17 Toby Smith, 18 Greg Holmes, 19 Dean Mumm, 20 Ben McCalman, 21 Nick Frisby, 22 Christian Leali'ifano, 23 Luke Morahan.

Date: Saturday, June 18

Venue: Melbourne

Kick-off: 20.05 AEST; 10.00 GMT; 11.00 BST

Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)

Assistant referees: Nigel Owens (Wales), Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

TMO: Glenn Newman (New Zealand)

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