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David Pocock has not played since March but Michael Hooper expects him to be key for Australia at the Rugby World Cup.
Jordan Petaia, 19, is the only uncapped Australia player in Michael Cheika's squad for the showpiece event, which starts on September 20.
For the first time in over a year, George Ford and Owen Farrell will be in England's starting line-up when they face Ireland.
Ross Byrne will start Ireland's meeting with England at fly-half as Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery struggle with injury.
MMA promotion Bellator has signed former England rugby union star James Haskell, who is expected to make his debut in 2020.
England international Ben Te'o has joined Toulon until November to provide cover for players leaving the Top 14 side for the World Cup.
After overcoming a serious knee injury, hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has been included in Conor O'Shea's 31-man squad.
Maxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations.
Sbu Nkosi dazzled but South Africa were not at their best, earning a battling win against Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up.
Australia were trounced at Eden Park but coach Michael Cheika trusts his players will put the defeat behind them and focus on the World Cup.
