Wallabies take pride from win over Lions<\/a><\/p>\nWallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes his squad is making progress after claiming a consolation victory in the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions.<\/p>\n
Playmakers Tane Edmed and James O’Connor have also been included.<\/p>\n
Edmed has been called up to replace first-choice fly-half Tom Lynagh, who was ruled out with concussion after falling victim to an illegal clean-out in the third and final Lions Test.<\/p>\n
Western Force hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has been officially added to the group, having answered a late call ahead of the final Lions Test after injuries to David Porecki and Matt Faessler last Thursday.<\/p>\n
Porecki subsequently announced his retirement this week.<\/p>\n
Queensland trio Josh Flook, Josh Nasser and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto are the other three new faces in the squad.<\/p>\n
The Wallabies face the Springboks in Johannesburg on August 17 AEST, before travelling to Cape Town for a return bout with the world champions the following week.<\/p>\n
“It’s pleasing to be able to keep the core of the group together, while also leaning on some depth and fresh bodies,” Schmidt said.<\/p>\n
“We’re very conscious of how difficult it is going to be, playing South Africa on their home turf over two consecutive weekends.<\/p>\n
“The group has made some positive steps throughout the start of the Test season but we all know there is a lot of hard work ahead of us.”<\/p>\n
Wallabies squad:<\/p>\n
Forwards \u2014 Angus Bell, Nick Champion De Crespigny, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson, Aidan Ross, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson<\/p>\n
Backs \u2014 Ben Donaldson, Tane Edmed, Josh Flook, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Ryan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Corey Toole, Nic White, Tom Wright<\/p>\n
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