Lock Cadeyrn Neville, aged 33, is set to finally make his Wallabies debut among 12 Brumbies players named in the squad to face England in Perth on Saturday.

Wallabies halfback Nic White and England winger Jack Nowell will momentarily put their friendship to the side during the upcoming three-Test series.

Wallabies forward coach Dan McKellar says they've set their sights on creating the best maul in world rugby.

Wallabies' prop James Slipper says England's traditional forward prowess in scrums and lineouts will present a big test in the upcoming three-match series.

Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has no regrets about helping England youngster Marcus Smith, who he could line up against on Saturday in the opening Test.

Ex-Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will step in to assist the All Blacks after a COVID-19 outbreak claimed five including head coach Ian Foster.