DURBAN, South Africa (AFP) - Australia flank Rocky Elsom won his appeal Thursday against a one-week suspension for dangerous play and was minutes later included in the team for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.

Elsom was cited following last week's 27-15 win over the Springboks here after pulling down Boks skipper Victor Matfield in a lineout.

At a hearing on Monday, Elsom was banned for one week. Wallabies coach Robbie Deans didn't hesitate to include his star flanker - who has been man of the match in both Tests against South Africa this year - in his side when it was named late Thursday.

But Deans, having won here last weekend, has made five changes to his side for the Ellis Park showdown.

Adam Ashley-Cooper returns at fullback in place of Drew Mitchell, Timana Tahu takes the place of the injured Berrick Barnes, Phil Waugh starts ahead of George Smith, Hugh McMenimen wins a starting place in the second row for the injured Dan Vickerman, while Tatafu Polota-Nau will wear the number two jersey.

"We feel there is a need to bring in some fresh legs for this match," said Wallabies coach Deans, explaining his reasons for the changes. "Last weekend's win took a lot out of the guys."

The Wallabies will be looking for their first Test triumph in Johannesburg since 1963.

Australia team (15-1):

Adam Ashley-Cooper; Peter Hynes, Stirling Mortlock (capt), Timana Tahu, Lote Tuqiri; Matt Giteau, Sam Cordingley; Wycliff Palu, Phil Waugh, Rocky Elsom; Hugh McMeniman, James Horwill; Matt Dunning, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson

Replacements: Stephen Moore, Al Baxter, Dean Mumm, George Smith, Brett Sheehan, Ryan Cross, Drew Mitchell