Wallabies squad for November Tests
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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed his 32-man squad for the upcoming Spring Tour of Japan and the United Kingdom.
The Wallabies will also take two Development Players on the four-match tour with Rebels young gun Jack Maddocks and Queensland backrower Liam Wright earmarked by Michael Cheika and the Wallabies selectors.
A cruel triple injury blow has ruled out rising stars Jack Dempsey (hamstring) and Jermaine Ainsley (ankle) while a persistent knee complaint has sidelined lock Rory Arnold.
Arnold’s injury has opened the door for Matt Philip and Blake Enever, with the pair earning a call-up following some impressive form in the National Rugby Championship for Perth Spirit and Canberra Vikings respectively.
Meanwhile, number 8 Ben McCalman grabbed his chance in his classy 55 minute cameo in the Wallabies 31-28 win over the Barbarians, to ensure a seat on the plane to Japan.
The squad has six uncapped players in total (including Development Players) with an average age of just 25.
Players currently unavailable due to injury
Dane Haylett-Petty (bicep)
Rory Arnold (knee)
Jack Dempsey (hamstring)
Izack Rodda (shoulder)
Richard Hardwick (shoulder)
Tolu Latu (shoulder)
Sefa Naivalu (shoulder)
Jermaine Ainsley (ankle)
Adam Korczyk (ribs)