Nick Phipps named in Australian line-up for series-deciding clash against Ireland

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to the XV for the series-deciding final Test against Ireland to be played in Sydney on Saturday.

As Will Genia is ruled out of the game with a fractured arm, Nick Phipps has taken his place at scrum-half after he was on the bench in the first two games. He brings a wealth of experience after featuring in 63 Tests already.

Caleb Timu is out of matchday squad and David Pocock shifts to his position at number eight allowing a first start for flanker Lukhan Tui after he was on the bench for all the six Tests he has played so far.

There are also two changes among the replacements with Tui's place taken by Ned Hanigan and Joe Powell's takes the slot of Phipps.

Australia line-up for Sydney Test: Israel Folau, Dane Haylett-Petty, Samu Kerevi, Kurtley Beale, Marika Koroibete, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, David Pocock, Michael Hooper (c), Lukhan Tui, Adam Coleman, Izack Rodda, Sekope Kepu, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Scott Sio

Replacements: Tolu Latu, 17 Tom Robertson, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Rob Simmons, 20 Ned Hanigan, 21 Pete Samu, 22 Joe Powell, 23 Reece Hodge