LATU CALLED IN TO FINALISE 33-MAN SQUAD FOR MITSUBISHI ESTATE IRELAND SERIES

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New South Wales hooker Tolu Latu has been added to Michael Cheika’s Qantas Wallabies squad for the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series ahead of the first Test at Suncorp Stadium.

Latu has played four times for Australia and completes the 33-man squad following the withdrawal of Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese after confirmation of his anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika said: “Right now he’s our most-capped hooker in Australia, so he’s got that little bit of experience playing in the big match atmosphere.

“Anaru Rangi has had a really good season with Melbourne too so he’s definitely not out of the equation. I’m just keen for the two uncapped hookers (Paenga-Amosa and Fainga’a) to have a little experience around,” Cheika said.

Tomorrow, the Qantas Wallabies will announce their team to play Ireland in the opening Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Tickets are selling fast for the Series with the third Test at Allianz Stadium in Sydney already sold out. For tickets, visit ticketek.com.

FOX SPORTS will showcase every match of the Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series LIVE with no ad-breaks during play and in HD.

All matches will also be screened LIVE and free in HD on TEN and WIN Network and streaming on tenplay.com.au

Mitsubishi Estate Ireland Series
Qantas Wallabies v Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Saturday 9 June 8.05pm AEST
Qantas Wallabies v Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday 16 June 8.05pm AEST
Qantas Wallabies v Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Saturday 23 June 8.05pm AEST