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MELBOURNE : Australia's battle for credibility in front of sceptical home fans will reach a crescendo in Melbourne on Thursday where their quest for two pieces of coveted silverware could unravel against the All Blacks.
Veteran back Kurtley Beale was on Thursday named in the Wallabies' squad for two Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand, but towering lock Rory Arnold was omitted for family reasons.
Captain James Slipper warned on Friday that Australia must improve their lineouts and scrums if they want to ride the momentum of beating South Africa with another win over the world champions this weekend.
SYDNEY : Australia captain Michael Hooper will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship at least as he continues to deal with the issues that cut short his involvement in the recent tour of Argentina, Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday.
Captain James Slipper said Friday it was crucial for the Wallabies to put South Africa under "early heat" if they want to maintain their nine-year unbeaten streak against the world champions on home soil.
Reece Hodge was recalled to start at fullback to deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa on Saturday as Australia coach Dave Rennie rang the changes.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says they've reviewed the areas where things went wrong during their ill-fated two-match mini-series against the Wallabies in Australia last year.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named a 35-man squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks in Adelaide and Sydney.