Rugby: Australia announce squad for Lions series

Australia have announced a squad of 31 players for the three-match Test series against the Lions this summer.

The ACT Brumbies, who on Saturday became the first Australian team to win the Super 12 tournament, are represented by 13 players.

Five uncapped players have been included winger Graeme Bond, props Ben Darwin and Nick Stiles, and locks Nathan Sharpe and Justin Harrison.

Australia will defend the Tri-Nations trophy against New Zealand and South Africa this year after Tests against the Lions on June 30, July 7 and July 14.

Squad: Graeme Bond, Matthew Burke, Matt Cockbain, Mark Connors, Ben Darwin, John Eales, Owen Finegan, Elton Flatley, Michael Foley, David Giffin, George Gregan, Nathan Grey, Justin Harrison, Daniel Herbert, James Holbeck, Toutai Kefu, Chris Latham, Stephen Larkham, David Lyons, Rod Moore, Glenn Panoho, Jeremy Paul, Joe Roff, Nathan Sharpe, George Smith, Nick Stiles, Ben Tune, Andrew Walker, Phil Waugh, Chris Whitaker, Bill Young.