Stephen Moore recalled to Wallabies squad ahead of Test against Argentina in Canberra

THE Wallabies have received a boost ahead of their must-win Test against Argentina in Canberra, with ex-captain Stephen Moore recalled to the squad. While Lukhan Tui has also been called up.

Stephen Moore has returned to the Wallabies’ squad after missing the Test against the Springboks.

STEPHEN Moore has been recalled to the Wallabies squad ahead of Saturday’s must-win Test against Argentina in Canberra.

The former skipper, who handed over the captaincy responsibilities to Michael Hooper ahead of the Rugby Championship, returns after missing the Springboks Test following the birth of his third child.

Moore’s return sees Waratahs rake, Tolu Latu, drop out of the squad, while second-rower Lukhan Tui has also been recalled at the expense of Kane Douglas.

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Despite the impressive cameo from rookie Jordan Uelese, Moore will likely be recalled to the Wallabies’ line up.

The Wallabies’ lineout struggled against the Springboks in Perth, winning just 63 per cent of throws.

While Uelese carried the ball strongly, the 20-year-old Rebels hooker lost his second lineout throw, which was deemed not to be straight.

But Moore’s leadership will also be vital for the Wallabies, who have won just two of their opening six matches to start the year.

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While Argentina are winless from five Tests to start 2017, Los Pumas pushed the All Blacks harder than most people expected over the weekend in New Plymouth.

Argentina led the All Blacks at half time 16-15, before fading in the final quarter of the match as the world champions ran away with the match to win 39-22.

Updated squad for the Rugby Championship

Forwards

Allan Alaalatoa, 15 Tests, Brumbies

Rory Arnold, 15 Tests, Brumbies

Adam Coleman, 14 Tests, Western Force

Jack Dempsey, 2 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Tetera Faulkner, 2 Tests, Western Force

Ned Hanigan, 6 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Michael Hooper (c), 71 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Sekope Kepu, 83 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Adam Korczyk*, Queensland Reds

Sean McMahon, 18 Tests, Melbourne Rebels

Stephen Moore, 122 Tests, Queensland Reds

Tatafu Polota-Nau, 74 Tests, Western Force

Tom Robertson, 12 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Izack Rodda, 1 Test, Queensland Reds

Rob Simmons, 74 Tests, Queensland Reds

Scott Sio, 35 Tests, Brumbies

Lopeti Timani, 9 Tests, Melbourne Rebels

Lukhan Tui*, Queensland Reds

Jordan Uelese, 1 Test, Melbourne Rebels

Backs

Kurtley Beale, 63 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Israel Folau, 58 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Bernard Foley (vc), 48 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Will Genia (vc), 81 Tests

Reece Hodge, 16 Tests, Melbourne Rebels

Samu Kerevi, 10 Tests, Queensland Reds

Marika Koroibete*, Melbourne Rebels

Tevita Kuridrani, 50 Tests, Brumbies

Billy Meakes*, Western Force

Izaia Perese*, Queensland Reds

Nick Phipps, 54 Tests, NSW Waratahs

Joe Powell, 2 Tests, Brumbies

Curtis Rona, 2 Tests, Western Force

Henry Speight, 15 Tests, Brumbies

Players currently unavailable due to injury

Kyle Godwin (knee)

Karmichael Hunt (ankle)

James Slipper (achilles)

Sefa Naivalu (ankle)

Dane Haylett-Petty (arm)

Jermaine Ainsley (foot)

2017 Rugby Championship

Qantas Wallabies v Argentina at GIO Stadium, Canberra, 16th September, 8.00pm AEST

South Africa v Qantas Wallabies at Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, 1st October, 1.00am AEST

Argentina v Qantas Wallabies at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, 8th October, 9.40am AEST

Originally published as Stephen Moore recalled to Wallabies squad ahead of Test against Argentina in Canberra