New South Wales hooker Tolu Latu has been added to Michael Cheika’s Wallabies squad for the Ireland Series ahead of the first Test at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday (14:00 UAE time).
Latu has played four times for Australia and completes the 33-man squad following the withdrawal of Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese after confirmation of his anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Wallabies coach Cheika said: “Right now he’s our most-capped hooker in Australia, so he’s got that little bit of experience playing in the big match atmosphere.
“Anaru Rangi has had a really good season with Melbourne too so he’s definitely not out of the equation. I’m just keen for the two uncapped hookers (Paenga-Amosa and Fainga’a) to have a little experience around,” Cheika said.
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He wasn’t deemed one of the country’s top three hookers when Michael Cheika named his initial squad but now Tolu Latu looks set to feature for the Wallabies on Saturday: https://t.co/kKymohQ9wm pic.twitter.com/ny1ariHG9x
On Thursday, the Wallabies will announce their team to play Ireland in the opening Test in Brisbane.
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Wallabies v Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Saturday 23 June 14.05 UAE time