Australia Rugby World Cup squad: David Pocock and uncapped Jordan Petaia included by Michael Cheika

Comeback looming: David Pocock hopes to make his return from injury against Samoa next month
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George Flood23 August 2019

Australia have named their squad to compete at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, with David Pocock included by head coach Michael Cheika despite his recent injury problems.

The 31-year-old flanker has not featured since March due to a calf issue, though hopes to return to action in the warm-up clash against Samoa in Parramatta on September 7.

Also included in Cheika's 31-man travelling party for Japan - led by captain Michael Hooper - is 19-year-old Queensland Reds back Jordan Petaia, who is yet to earn his first senior international cap and missed most of the latest Super Rugby campaign through injury.

The Wallabies' squad boasts a wealth of experience elsewhere, with veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper, 35, set to follow George Gregan as only the fourth Australian to feature at four World Cups.

With their squad now named, Australia are due to travel to Noumea, New Caledonia on Friday for a 10-day training camp.

They are in Pool D at the World Cup and the two-time champions open their campaign against Fiji in Sapporo on September 21 before taking on Wales, Uruguay and Georgia.

Australia World Cup squad

Backs: Kurtley Beale, Dane Haylett-Petty, Reece Hodge, Marika Koroibete, Jordan Petaia, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Tevita Kuridrani, James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi, Matt Toomua, Christian Leali'ifano, Bernard Foley, Nic White, Will Genia

Forwards: Isi Naisarani, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper (captain), David Pocock, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rory Arnold, Izack Rodda, Adam Coleman, Rob Simmons, Allan Alaalatoa, Taniela Tupou, Sekope Kepu, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Tolu Latu, Folau Fainga'a, Jordan Uelese

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