Bulls welcome Symonds and Hopes for final push

Queensland have been boosted by the return of their two international allrounders for the vital final round of the Pura Cup against Western Australia at the Gabba tomorrow. Andrew Symonds and James Hopes have stepped back in for the Bulls after helping Australia to a 5-0 series victory over New Zealand, and intend to push their state to a home final.

The Warriors have welcomed back Mike Hussey and Brad Hogg from ODI duty and both sides are chasing wins in a three-way contest to make and host next week's decider. Two points will seal Queensland, who lead on 40 points, a spot in the final and may be enough to host it. Western Australia sit four back knowing an outright win would earn them a Perth home advantage, while New South Wales (34) can upset both sides if they draw level because of a superior quotient.

Symonds and Hopes have replaced Lachlan Stevens and Brendan Nash from the side that beat Victoria at the MCG last weekend. Conditions before the match will determine whether Mitchell Johnson, Ashley Noffke or Craig Philipson is 12th man. Western Australia will trim their 13-man squad tomorrow morning.

Queensland Jimmy Maher (capt), Clinton Perren, Martin Love, Shane Watson, Andrew Symonds, Craig Philipson, James Hopes, Wade Seccombe (wk), Andy Bichel, Ashley Noffke, Joe Dawes, Mitchell Johnson.

Western Australia Michael Hussey (capt), Murray Goodwin, Ryan Campbell (wk), Beau Casson, Brett Dorey, Ben Edmondson, Brad Hogg, Steve Magoffin, Shaun Marsh, Marcus North, Chris Rogers, Adam Voges, Brad Williams.