Michael Cheika has named the Australia team to take on Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Twickenham on Sunday, with both Israel Folau and David Pocock passed fit to play.

The only other change to the side that snuck past Scotland sees James Slipper replace the injured Scott Sio at loosehead prop, with Toby Smith coming onto the bench.

Wallabies coach Cheika said: “James has been pushing for a starting spot with his performances as a finisher and I know he’ll take it with both hands. James is a leader in our squad and has performed well through this tournament so far and in the lead-up matches.

“This weekend is a great opportunity for the lads to improve on last week and take advantage of the chance to play on such a big stage. This weekend we want to make Australia proud of their team.”

AUSTRALIA TEAM TO PLAY ARGENTINA

1. James Slipper (72 Tests)
2. Stephen Moore (c) (100 Tests)
3. Sekope Kepu (61 Tests)
4. Kane Douglas (21 Tests)
5. Rob Simmons (58 Tests)
6. Scott Fardy (28 Tests)
7. Michael Hooper (vc) (49 Tests)
8. David Pocock (53 Tests)
9. Will Genia (64 Tests)
10. Bernard Foley (25 Tests)
11. Drew Mitchell (68 Tests)
12. Matt Giteau (100 Tests)
13. Tevita Kuridrani (29 Tests)
14. Adam Ashley-Cooper (vc) (112 Tests)
15. Israel Folau (36 Tests)

Replacements

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau (59 Tests)
17. Toby Smith (2 Tests)
18. Greg Holmes (22 Tests)
19. Dean Mumm (42 Tests)
20. Ben McCalman (45 Tests)
21. Nick Phipps (36 Tests)
22. Matt Toomua (29 Tests)
23. Kurtley Beale (58 Tests)

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