Robbie Deans has named his side to take on the Springboks, in the Wallabie's Tri Nations opener at Subiaco Oval, in Perth on Saturday night.

They have received a welcomed boost in the return of Lote Tuqiri, Nathan Sharpe and Wycliff Palu - all of whom missed the 40-10 win over France two weeks ago.

Sharpe will make up for Australia's current shortage on locks, with Dan Vickerman still unavailable due to an ankle injury, and James Horwill only recently passing fit after taking a knock to his sternum at training this week.

Drew Mitchell makes his way back to the squad after his good performances for the Australian A side, and will take his spot on the bench.

This will be the Wallabie's toughest Test this year - they've played a third-rate French side and a one-off Test against the Irish, and they will head into the game as heavy underdogs - especially after the Bok's recent performance against the All Blacks.

Here's their lineup:

1. Benn Robinson
2. Stephen Moore
3. Al Baxter
4. James Horwill
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Rocky Elsom
7. George Smith
8. Wycliff Palu
9. Luke Burgess
10. Matt Giteau
11. Lote Tuqiri
12. Berrick Barnes
13. Stirling Mortlock (c)
14. Peter Hynes
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper

Reserves: Matt Dunning, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Hugh McMeniman, Phil Waugh, Sam Cordingley, Ryan Cross and Drew Mitchell.