Connolly announces Aussie team for Dublin Clash

Australia head coach John Connolly admitted choosing his most potent backline is proving troublesome after naming another revamped team for Sunday’s clash with Ireland.

AUSTRALIA v Ireland: C Latham (Queensland Reds), C Rathbone (ACT Brumbies), L Tuqiri (NSW Waratahs), S Mortlock (ACT Brumbies, captain), M Gerrard (ACT Brumbies); S Larkham (ACT Brumbies), M Giteau (Western Force); A Baxter (NSW Waratahs), B Cannon (Western Force), G Shepherdson (ACT Brumbies), N Sharpe (Western Force), M Chisholm (ACT Brumbies), R Elsom (NSW Waratahs), P Waugh (NSW Waratahs), W Palu (NSW Waratahs).

Replacements: T McIsaac (Western Force), B Robinson (NSW Waratahs), A Campbell (ACT Brumbies), G Smith (ACT Brumbies), J Valentine (NSW Waratahs), M Rogers (NSW Waratahs), S Staniforth (Western Force).