Taniela Tupou named in starting line-up for Australia against South Africa

Australia head coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to the starting line-up for the fifth round Rugby Championship clash against South Africa to be played in Port Elizabeth.

Ned Hanigan earns a promotion from the bench and takes the place of Lukhan Tui, who has decided to spend time with his family while skipper Michael Hooper returns from injury to take his number seven slot allowing David Pocock to take his number eight position with Pete Samu remaining in Australia following a knee injury.

Taniela Tupou is set to make his first start for the Wallabies in his seventh Test and he swaps with Allan Ala'alatoa. The final change sees Adam Coleman returning back as lock with Rory Arnold taking his position on the bench.

Cheika has struck with Kurtley Beale at number 10 while Scott Sio will make his 50th Test appearance for the Wallabies on Saturday.

Australia are currently languishing at the bottom of the table with a solitary win in the first four rounds.

Australia starting line-up: Dane Haylett-Petty, Israel Folau, Reece Hodge, Matt Toomua, Marika Koroibete, Kurtley Beale, Will Genia, David Pocock, Michael Hooper (c), Ned Hanigan, Izack Rodda, Adam Coleman, Taniela Tupou, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Scott Sio

Replacements: Folau Faingaa, Sekope Kepu, Allan Alaalatoa, Rory Arnold, Rob Simmons, Nick Phipps, Bernard Foley, Jack Maddocks