Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham has named his side for Saturday's Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific round six clash against the NSW Waratahs at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
After being rested in line with Rugby Australia's Rugby World Cup policy, James Slipper, Rob Valetini, Pete Samu, Nic White, and Tom Wright return to the Brumbies starting lineup, with Len Ikitau also fit to start at outside centre.
Slipper will form the front row with Lachlan Lonergan and captain Allan Alaalatoa, with Nick Frost back in the run-on side alongside Cadeyrn Neville in the second row.
Rory Scott will wear the seven jersey with Valetini and Samu back in the backrow.
White will partner Noah Lolesio in the halves, with the impressive Tamati Tua starting at inside centre to combine with Ikitau in the midfield.
The back-three of Corey Toole, Andy Muirhead and Wright is restored, Toole having made a remarkable start to his Super Rugby career on the left wing.
In the finishers, Rhys Van Nek will cover hooker with Fred Kaihea and Sefo Kautai coming on at prop.
Warringah Rats lock Sam Thomson is in line for his Super Rugby debutb from the bench, the Scottish second rower having played professionally for Edinburgh in the URC, and both Toshiba Brave Lupus and Kintetsu Liners in Japan's Top League.
Jahrome Brown will bring plenty of energy in the backrow to finish the game.
Ryan Lonergan and Jack Debreczeni will have important roles to play as the finishing halves, with Ben O'Donnell completing the Brumbies matchday selection.
Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies head coach, Stephen Larkham said: "We're fortunate to be able to bring back a lot of experience for what is likely to be a game played at test-match intensity."
"They've talked about being underdogs, but the Waratahs have a great squad and they'll come down here under pressure to get a result so we'll be aware of that.
"We're expecting our biggest crowd in five years for this game so there's been a great energy around HQ this week and we're just excited to get to gameday."
SAFEGUARD GLOBAL ACT BRUMBIES ROUND SIX TEAM
1. James Slipper, Queanbeyan Whites
2. Lachlan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
3. Allan Alaalatoa, Uni-Norths Owls
4. Nick Frost, Queanbeyan Whites
5. Cadeyrn Neville, Uni-Norths Owls
6. Rob Valetini, Western Districts Lions
7. Rory Scott, Canberra Royals
8. Pete Samu, Gungahlin Eagles
9. Nic White, Queanbeyan Whites
10. Noah Lolesio, Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Corey Toole, Gungahlin Eagles
12. Tamati Tua, Queanbeyan Whites
13. Len Ikitau, Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Andy Muirhead, Canberra Royals
15. Tom Wright, Western Districts Lions
REPLACEMENTS
16. Rhys Van Nek, Uni-Norths Owls
17. Fred Kaihea, Queanbeyan Whites
18. Sefo Kautai, Canberra Royals
19. Sam Thomson, Warringah Rats, Sydney*
20. Jahrome Brown, Gungahlin Eagles
21. Ryan Lonergan, Tuggeranong Vikings
22. Jack Debreczeni, Uni-Norths Owls
23. Ben O'Donnell, Western Districts Lions
*Denotes potential ACT Brumbies debut
