Quade Cooper named at flyhalf as Hooper equals Wallabies record

Quade Cooper will make his long-awaited return to the Wallabies side, named at flyhalf for Sunday's clash against the Springboks.

Cooper has not featured on the International stage since 2017.

In further changes, Angus Bell will get his first start of the year, joining Folau Fainga'a and Allan Alaalatoa in the front-row.

Izack Rodda comes into the starting side alongside Matt Philip to complete the tight-five.

Aside from Cooper, the backline is unchanged, with Samu Kerevi and Len Ikitau retaining their spots in the centre despite Hunter Paisami returning to camp.

The match will also see captain Michael Hooper equal George Gregan’s record for most Tests as Wallabies captain when he leads the side out for the 59th time.

The Wallabies will face South Africa at 10.05pm this Sunday.

[Source: Rugby.com.au]

Wallabies team to play South Africa:

1. Angus Bell (8 Tests)

2. Folau Fainga’a (17 Tests)

3. Allan Alaalatoa (49 Tests)

4. Izack Rodda (26 Tests)

5. Matt Philip (15 Tests)

6. Lachlan Swinton (4 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (c) (111 Tests)

8. Rob Valetini (10 Tests)

9. Tate McDermott (8 Tests)

10. Quade Cooper (70 Tests)

11. Marika Koroibete (39 Tests)

12. Samu Kerevi (34 Tests)

13. Len Ikitau (5 Tests)

14. Andrew Kellaway (5 Tests) 1

5. Tom Banks (17 Tests)