KEVIN WALTERS has named his Australia side for the second Ashes Test against England on Saturday.

Hooker Harry Grant has been named captain of the Kangaroos for the first time following confirmation that Ashes tour leader Isaah Yeo will miss the Test while he commences the return-to-play concussion protocols.

Yeo’s Penrith Panthers teammate Lindsay Smith will come into the side for the Everton Test in the only Australia change.

“Harry and all of the senior players for that matter stepped up after Isaah’s unfortunate injury last week,” Walters said.

“While we’d love to have Isaah out there, he’ll still be contributing in many other ways around the group this week. He’s a natural leader, and so too is Harry so we’re in great hands this week.

“I’m really pleased with the way we’ve started the series, but we’re into a new week now and our focus is preparing well and being at our very best this Saturday.”

Australia team: 1 Reece Walsh, 2 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 3 Kotoni Staggs, 4 Gehamat Shibasaki, 5 Josh Addo-Carr, 6 Cameron Munster, 7 Nathan Cleary, 8 Lindsay Collins, 9 Harry Grant (C), 10 Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11 Angus Crichton, 12 Hudson Young, 13 Patrick Carrigan. Subs: 14 Tom Dearden, 15 Lindsay Smith, 16 Reuben Cotter, 17 Keaon Koloamatangi. 18th man: 18 Bradman Best. Reserves: 19 Jacob Preston, 20 Mitchell Moses