Australia's Slipper fit as Jones names four uncapped players to face Springboks

SKIPPERS: Co-captains James Slipper and Michael Hooper. Pic: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Australia co-captain James Slipper is confident he will start Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Pretoria as returning coach Eddie Jones named four new caps in his first Wallabies selection since 2005.

Prop Slipper had been under an injury cloud after picking up a knee problem in training, prompting team officials to rush Brumbies rookie Blake Schoupp to South Africa.