Horwill back as Cheika springs surprises for England series


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 26 May 2016

Australia's Wallabies lock James Horwill (C) reacts with teammates after a controversial try by Tevita Kuridrani was allowed, giving them a win in the last minute against South Africa's Springboks during their Rugby championship match in Brisbane, July 18, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Reed

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia coach Michael Cheika sprung a number of surprises in his 39-man training squad for the next month's three-test series against England on Thursday, recalling former captain James Horwill and including 10 uncapped players.

Lock Horwill, who missed out on the World Cup squad last year, was one of four overseas-based players included along with uncapped loose forward Leroy Houston, stalwart tighthead prop Sekope Kepu and hulking winger Taqele Naiyaravoro.

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