Cooper set for Aussie return

Quade Cooper is poised to return to the Australia team for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Auckland.

Cooper was left out of the opening Bledisloe Cup fixture against the All Blacks at ANZ Stadium last weekend, which the Wallabies lost 27-19.

But a sizeable injury list, coupled with below-par performances from a number of key players, has prompted coach Robbie Deans to look at bringing back the dynamic Cooper.