Wallabies v Ireland: Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Caleb Timu named in Test side

Michael Cheika has named two uncapped players in the side to play at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday night.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika (centre) is seen during training at Ballymore in Brisbane, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The Australian Wallabies are facing Ireland in the first test of a three game series on June 9 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

Queensland Reds players Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Caleb Timu have been handed debuts in the Wallabies side to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.

And there could well be another debut if Pete Samu, who was brought in from New Zealand and the Crusaders, earns a start in the backrow.

Paenga-Amosa, the Reds hooker and Timu, the number eight, have had storming seasons for the Queensland side and had truly earned the places in a strong Australian combination.

The other contentious positions have been filled by Izack Rodda (second-row), Samu Kerevi (outside centre) and Dane Haylett-Petty who, despite having played little football this season for the Melbourne Rebels, has beaten Reece Hodge for the wing berth.

Timu certainly will bring balance to the Australian backrow which has two specialist open side flankers, Michael Hooper and David Pocock filling the seven and six jersies.

Michael Cheika has named a 6-2 bench, with Hodge able to fill any one of the backline positions, save for halfback.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa, front, has had a storming season for the Queensland Reds. Picture: AAP

Qantas Wallabies team to play Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June, 8.05pm AEST

1. Scott Sio (43 Tests)

2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa*

3. Sekope Kepu (91 Tests)

4. Izack Rodda (4 Tests)

5. Adam Coleman (20 Tests)

6. David Pocock (66 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (c) (79 Tests)

8. Caleb Timu*

9. Will Genia (88 Tests)

10. Bernard Foley (55 Tests)

11. Dane Haylett-Petty (18 Tests)

12. Kurtley Beale (71 Tests)

13. Samu Kerevi (18 Tests)

14. Marika Koroibete (8 Tests)

15. Israel Folau (62 Tests)

Reserves

16. Tolu Latu (4 Tests)

17. Allan Alaalatoa (23 Tests)

18. Taniela Tupou (1 Test)

19. Rob Simmons (82 Tests)

20. Lukhan Tui (4 Tests)

21. Pete Samu*

22. Nick Phipps (61 Tests)

23. Reece Hodge (24 Tests)

*denotes uncapped