New South Wales hooker Tolu Latu has been added to Michael Cheika’s Wallabies squad for the Ireland Series ahead of the first Test at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday (14:00 UAE time).

Latu has played four times for Australia and completes the 33-man squad following the withdrawal of Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese after confirmation of his anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Wallabies coach Cheika said: “Right now he’s our most-capped hooker in Australia, so he’s got that little bit of experience playing in the big match atmosphere.

“Anaru Rangi has had a really good season with Melbourne too so he’s definitely not out of the equation. I’m just keen for the two uncapped hookers (Paenga-Amosa and Fainga’a) to have a little experience around,” Cheika said.

On Thursday, the Wallabies will announce their team to play Ireland in the opening Test in Brisbane.

Australia v Ireland Series

Wallabies v Ireland at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Saturday 9 June 14.05 UAE time

Wallabies v Ireland at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday 16 June 14.05 UAE time

Wallabies v Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Saturday 23 June 14.05 UAE time