Australia vs Scotland team news: David Pocock and Israel Folau ruled out of RWC 2015 quarter-final

The match takes place on Sunday afternoon

David Pocock (right) has been ruled out for Australia (AFP/Getty)

Inspirational backrower David Pocock and attacking weapon Israel Folau have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday in a major setback for Australia.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika delayed announcing his starting line-up to give Pocock (calf) and Folau (ankle) time to prove their fitness after sustaining injuries in the Pool A-deciding win last week over Wales.

He revealed later Friday that Ben McCalman would replace Pocock at No. 8 and Kurtley Beale would come in for Folau at fullback.

Michael Hooper will return at openside after missing the Wales match because of a suspension.

Skipper Stephen Moore and center Matt Giteau are set to earn their 100th test caps in the match.

Australia

1. Scott Sio

2. Stephen Moore (captain)

3. Sekope Kepu

4. Kane Douglas

5. Rob Simmons

6. Scott Fardy

7. Michael Hooper

8. Ben McCalman

9. Will Genia

10. Bernard Foley

11. Drew Mitchell

12. Matt Giteau

13. Tevita Kuridrani

14. Adam Ashley-Cooper

15. Kurtley Beale

Replacements

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau

17. James Slipper

18. Greg Holmes

19. Dean Mumm

20. Sean McMahon

21. Nick Phipps

22. Matt Toomua

23. Quade Cooper