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James Slipper will be returning from a two month suspension as part of an Australian Super Rugby selection that will put the Wallabies to the test before the Bledisloe Cup.
The 29-year-old has not played Rugby at all levels since May when he defeated the Queensland Reds in their heavy loss to the Tokyo Sunwolves.
Two weeks later, Slipper was suspended for two months by Rugby Australia and fined $ 30,000. Slipper was summoned by coach John Manenti to play for the composite team that will play a warm-up match against the Wallabies on Friday night. Slipper, who has been crowned 86 times for Australia, is one of four players with test experience in the team.
"James' enthusiasm has really impressed me since we invited him to join us," Manenti said.
"He wants to be back He trains very hard but also wants his former Wallabies team-mates to shoot in front of this first Bledisloe.
" It just shows the character of the guy. "
Slipper said he was dealing with mental health issues at the time, but his acceptance of Manenti's offer and approval of his candidacy for coaching suggest that ## 147 ## ################################################################################ 39, he is on the road to recovery.
However, it is unclear whether he will represent the Queensland Reds again
Slipper may well have to move between states to pursue his dream of playing for the Wallabies at the World Cup next year
Blake Enever, Matt Philip and Richard Hardwick are the other players capped on the side of Manenti, which will be directed by Tom English of the Melbourne Rebels
Five of the players of the team are not related to any Super Rugby team. 9659002] "We're going to have fun this week but make no mistake, we'll get it ready." I know how important this game could be before the Bledisloe Cup, so we have to play with real precision and a lot of time. intensity, "said Manenti. "
The entry is free for the match, which Cheika presented in reaction to the slow start of Australia at the Bledisloe Cup Series last year
Selection of the Australian Super Rugby: Semisi Tupou (Box Hill / Melbourne Rebels), Pama Fou (Eastwood), Tom English (captain, Melbourne Unicorns / Melbourne Rebels), Duncan Paia & # 39; aua (Reds North / Queensland), Filipo Daugunu (Wests / Queensland Reds), Andrew Deegan (Wanneroo / Moise Sorovi (Wests / Queensland Reds), Pat Sio (Eastwood), Richard Hardwick (Harlequins / Melbourne Rebels), Angus Cottrell (Power House / Melbourne Rebels), Matt Philip (Endeavor Hills / Melbourne Rebels), Blake Enever (Easts / Brumbies), Sam Talakai (Box Hill / Melbourne Rebels), Anaru Rangi (Endeavor Hills / Melbourne Rebels), James Slipper (Bond University / Queensland Reds) Reserves: Hugh Roach (Eastwood / NSW Waratahs), Fereti Sa & aga (University of Melbourne / Melbourne Reb els), Mees Erasmus (Easts / Brumbies), Angus Blyth (Bond / Queensland Reds University), Tevin Ferris (Nedlands / Western Force), Mick Snowden (Eastwood), Sam Lane (Manly), Fabian Goodall (Eastwood).
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