Rugby-Australia name squad for Tri-Nations

SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Australia announced the following 30-man squad on Thursday for their internationals against New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations.

Forwards - Benn Robinson, Ben Alexander, Al Baxter, Pek Cowan, Stephen Moore, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Nathan Sharpe, James Horwill, Peter Kimlin, Dean Mumm, Matt Hodgson, George Smith, David Pocock, Phil Waugh, Richard Brown, Rocky Elsom, Wycliff Palu.

Backs - Luke Burgess, Matt Giteau, Berrick Barnes, Quade Cooper, Stirling Mortlock (captain), Timana Tahu, Ryan Cross, Peter Hynes, Lachie Turner, Drew Mitchell, Adam Ashley-Cooper, James O'Connor, Will Genia

(Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)