Jake Gordon has returned to the Wallabies squad for the final two Rugby Championship Tests against the All Blacks, including the Bledisloe Cup opener in Auckland on 27 September.

The scrumhalf is the only new inclusion to the group that prepared to face Argentina, having recovered from injury and rejoined full training last week.

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Lock Nick Frost and centre Len Ikitau remain in the mix after sitting out the second Test against Los Pumas, while Ryan Lonergan is the only uncapped player in the 34-man squad.

Milestones are on the horizon, with James Slipper poised to become the first Wallaby to play 150 Tests, and Tate McDermott potentially earning his 50th cap.

Head coach Joe Schmidt said the short break after a gruelling schedule – which has included the Lions Series, Tests in South Africa and clashes against Argentina – had been vital.

“It’s been ideal for players to take a breath before heading to Auckland for the fifth match in the Rugby Championship,” Schmidt said.

“We know that the Championship has been incredibly competitive and that we will need to be better than we were last time out to have any chance against a fired-up All Blacks side.”

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The Wallabies currently top the standings on 11 points, just ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks on 10, and Argentina on nine.

Wallabies squad – Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Josh Canham, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, James Slipper, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson.
Backs: Filipo Daugunu, Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Ryan Lonergan, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, James O’Connor, Hunter Paisami, Harry Potter, Hamish Stewart, Joseph Suaalii, Corey Toole.
Unavailable: Charlie Cale, Langi Gleeson, Noah Lolesio, Dylan Pietsch, Tom Wright.

Squad update for the Bledisloe Cup.

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