Following their 27-19 defeat to New Zealand in Sydney for the Rugby Championship opener, Australia are thinking about calling back mercurial fly-half Quade Cooper for the rematch in Auckland on Saturday.
The Queensland Reds star – who has been struggling with form since his return from injury – would come in at No.10 while Berrick Barnes moves out to inside centre to replace Anthony Fainga’a.
Following his poor display at the ANZ Stadium, full-back Kurtley Bill is also not certain of retaining his place and could see Adam Ashley-Cooper dropping back with returning Drew Mitchell being drafted from the bench on the right wing.
Highly rated Michael Hooper is set to be named at openside flanker to replace the injured David Pocock and uncapped Liam Gill is expected to be named on the bench.
The team will be announced tomorrow.
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