SYDNEY: Australia will play South Korea in a three-Test series later this month as part of their preparations for next month’s World Cup in New Delhi, Hockey Australia said on Thursday.

The Australians, who beat Germany in the final of last month’s Champions Trophy in Melbourne, take on the Koreans in Hobart on January 28-30-31, HA said.

“During the Champions Trophy, several of the younger team members really stood up against some quality opposition,” coach Ric Charlesworth said in a statement.

“We’re looking to further the experience of both the national squad and development squad with our lead-in series to the World Cup.”

South Korea and Australia are in alternate pools for the World Cup, which gets under way on February 28.