Rugby: Sevens stars set to face Lions

Australia have announced a 24-man Australia A squad to play the Lions in the Bundaberg Rum Rugby Series match at Gosford on June 19.

Australian Sevens stars Richard Graham and Julian Huxley have been included in the squad that will be coached by ACT Brumbies mentor Eddie Jones.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for these players to further press their claims for a Test berth," said Jones.

Squad: Mark Bartholomeusz (ACT), Cameron Blades (NSW), Graeme Bond (ACT), Tom Bowman (NSW), Brendan Cannon (NSW), Manuel Edmonds (NSW), Richard Graham (QLD), Nathan Grey (NSW), Travis Hall (ACT), Rod Moore (NSW), Justin Harrison (ACT), James Holbeck (ACT), Julian Huxley (NSW), Luke Inman (NSW), David Lyons (NSW), Tom Murphy (ACT), Patricio Noriega (NSW), Sam Payne (NSW), Peter Ryan (ACT), Scott Staniforth (NSW), Phil Waugh (NSW), Jono West (NSW), Chris Whitaker (NSW), Jim Williams (ACT).