Australia squad for the Rugby Championship

SYDNEY : Australia coach Eddie Jones named the following 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship on Sunday:

Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Gibbon, James Slipper (co-captain), Taniela Tupou, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Dave Porecki, Jordan Uelese, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Will Skelton, Jed Holloway, Fraser McReight, Michael Hooper (co-captain), Pete Samu, Rob Valetini, Josh Kemeny, Rob Leota.

Backs: Ryan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, Nic White, Quade Cooper, Carter Gordon, Ben Donaldson, Lalakai Foketi, Reece Hodge, Len Ikitau, Izaia Perese, Marika Koroibete, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Suliasi Vunivalu, Dylan Pietsch, Tom Wright.

(editing by Nick Mulvenney)