Wallabies set to call on international brigade for Springboks Test [Video]

The Wallabies are set to strengthen their squad with international reinforcements potentially including second-rower Will Skelton and winger Marika Koroibete ahead of the first Test of the Rugby Championship against South Africa next month.

Coach Joe Schmidt has selected solely domestic-based players for his first three Test victories, against Wales (twice) and Georgia, but the impending visit of the world champions to Brisbane on August 10 will force the New Zealander to cast his selection net overseas to add class to his squad.

Speaking at the post-match press conference on Saturday after defeating Georgia 40-29 in Sydney, Schmidt confirmed he was open to bringing in overseas-based Wallabies, as long as they complemented his existing squad.

“I think we’re open to bringing guys in,” Schmidt said. “But we’ve also been impressed with the guys that we’ve had, and while the performances have ebbed and flowed …