Australia have recalled openside David Pocock in their only change for Saturday's clash with Ireland at Croke Park.

Pocock started the tour opener against New Zealand in Tokyo but was replaced by George Smith for last Saturday's 18-9 victory over England at Twickenham.

The rivals for the number seven exchange places once again with Pocock getting the nod for his 14th cap and fifth start.

The rookie centre partnership of Quade Cooper and Digby Ioane has been retained for a second successive week after impressing against England.

Former Leinster back row Rocky Elsom will lead the side for the third time.

Wallaby coach Robbie Deans was pleased with the success at Twickenham but has warned his side a similar performance would fail to topple Ireland.

"Getting a result last weekend was a great confidence booster for the whole squad, but we know that the standard we produced last week won't be good enough against this Irish team," said.

"There was an uncertainty about England, in terms of the transitional nature of their development as a team, that doesn't pertain to Ireland.

"The Irish are an established and experienced combination who are used to - and expect to - win, every time that they play."

"Ireland did the Grand Slam, while the country has also provided the last two European Cup winners (Munster in 2008 and Leinster in 2009).

"The Irish team has momentum - having won its last eight Test matches - and it has the confidence that mastering the art of winning consistently brings.

"Playing them now is a great challenge, but one that we are all looking forward to."

Team: A Ashley-Cooper (Brumbies); P Hynes (Queensland Reds), D Ioane (Queensland Reds), Q Cooper (Queensland Reds), D Mitchell (NSW Waratahs; M Giteau (Brumbies), W Genia (Queensland Reds); B Robinson (NSW Waratahs), S Moore (Brumbies), B Alexander (Brumbies), J Horwill (Queensland Reds), M Chisholm (Brumbies), R Elsom (Brumbies, capt), D Pocock (Western Force), W Palu (NSW Waratahs).

Replacements: T Polota-Nau (NSW Waratahs), M Dunning (Western Force), D Mumm (NSW Waratahs), G Smith (Brumbies), L Burgess (NSW Waratahs), R Cross (Western Force), J O'Connor (Western Force).