BREAKING: Giteau in Wallabies squad, but no Hunt or O'Connor

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Giteau and Drew Mitchell were the overseas-based players named, but there was no room for veteran flanker George Smith.

Reds backs Hunt and O'Connor were the most high-profile players to miss out, with front-rowers Ben Alexander and Benn Robinson also casualties.

Cult hero Nick Cummins is another who missed the cut. 

Toby Smith, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Rory Arnold and Samu Kerevi were the uncapped players selected.

“The extended squad gives the new coaching staff a great opportunity to observe and test some new combinations," said Cheika.

“Off the field, this group has been working very hard and I'm very pleased for our new players entering the Wallabies environment.
 
“We're fortunate enough to see some experience enter the squad from both Super Rugby and overseas. It is important we get them connected to the Wallabies culture as soon as possible.
 
“We are expecting a pretty physical week ahead in Caloundra, and we will look to shave down the squad closer to Test week when we arrive in Brisbane to take on the Springboks.”

Rory Arnold (Brumbies)* Adam Ashley-Cooper (Waratahs) Kurtley Beale (Waratahs) Quade Cooper (Reds) Dave Dennis (Waratahs) James Hanson (Reds) Scott Fardy (Brumbies) Tetera Faulkner (Force) Israel Folau (Waratahs) Bernard Foley (Waratahs) Will Genia (Reds) Matt Giteau (Toulon) Scott Higginbotham (Rebels) Greg Holmes (Reds) Michael Hooper (Waratahs) Rob Horne (Waratahs) James Horwill (Reds) Samu Kerevi (Reds)* Sekope Kepu (Waratahs) Tevita Kuridrani (Brumbies) Christian Lealiifano (Brumbies) Stephen Moore (Brumbies) Drew Mitchell (Toulon) Wyclif Palu (Waratahs) Ben McCalman (Force) Sean McMahon (Rebels) Dean Mumm (Waratahs) Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs)* Nick Phipps (NSW Waratahs) David Pocock (Brumbies) Tatafu Polota-Nau (Waratahs) Scott Sio (Brumbies) Rob Simmons (Reds) Will Skelton (Waratahs) James Slipper (Reds) Toby Smith (Rebels)* Henry Speight (Brumbies) Matt Toomua (Brumbies) Joe Tomane (Brumbies) Nic White (Brumbies)

*Uncapped
^Foreign player ruling

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