Coach Rod Macqueen today named uncapped props Nick Stiles and Ben Darwin in a 22-man Wallabies squad for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.

And ACT Brumbies flanker Owen Finegan has been recalled after missing Australia's victory over New Zealand Maori earlier this month through suspension.

Back-row man Matt Cockbain (skin infection) and wing Joe Roff (ankle injury) also sat out that game, but have now regained full fitness and return to the fray.

Both Queensland loosehead Stiles and ACT tighthead Darwin are poised to make their Test debuts in Brisbane, although Darwin could start as a substitute behind Glenn Panoho.

Unlike Lions coach Graham Henry, Macqueen has experienced no major injury setbacks during the build-up to Saturday's clash.

But Macqueen, who masterminded Australia's 1999 World Cup triumph,
believes the Lions will still provide a major obstacle for his side, despite losing proven international performers like Lawrence Dallaglio, Dan Luger and Mike Catt.

``They are are a very strong all-round side, with athleticism and speed in the backs, and I believe it will be a great spectacle on Saturday,'' Macqueen said.

``The concept of the Lions is a wonderful rugby tradition, and we really want to do well in this series. I've had no problem in getting the players
motivated.''

Skipper John Eales added: ``The great thing about a Lions series is its
uniqueness - it is totally different to anything else we do as rugby players. For us, it is a once-in-a-career opportunity to play against them.''

The Wallabies' starting XV will be announced on Wednesday.

Wallabies squad: Backs - C Latham, M Burke, A Walker, J Roff, D Herbert, N Grey, E Flatley, S Larkham, G Gregan, C Whitaker. Forwards - N Stiles, G Panoho, B Darwin, J Paul, M Foley, J Eales (capt), D Giffin, O Finegan, M Cockbain, D Lyons, G Smith, T Kefu.