The Aussies, including former Bowral player Glenn Turner will face world number three the Netherlands, world number nine Argentina and Australian A.

This will be the first hit-out for the newly formed 2012 National/Olympic Games Squad and the 2012 Development Squad who are still pushing for selection.

Kookaburra's coach Ric Charlesworth said these matches would give players a chance to prepare themselves for the tough competition in London.

"We are in heavy training at the moment and these matches will give the players a great chance to play against strong teams that we'll be competing against in London," he said.

Charlesworth believes that "with 28 players in the Olympic squad and 14 players in the development squad, this gives us a good opportunity to test the groups and assess their state of preparedness."

Kookaburra s regulars Simon Orchard, Joel Carroll and Graeme Begbie return from injury after missing the 2011 Champions Trophy and will have the opportunity to impress the coaching staff early in 2012.

A number of experienced Olympic squad players have been included in the Australia 'A' squad and will get the chance to impress when they are included in the Kookaburras squad for the second week of matches.

The matches will be played at two venues; Perth Hockey Stadium in Bentley and on the newly laid Olympic Games replica blue pitch at Lemnos Shenton Park.

Playing on the blue pitch will ensure that the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are adequately prepared for the conditions they will face in London.

"It will be great to play serious matches against quality teams on a blue pitch. Every game we play will help us to further define our best team. We hope the conditions will give us a good insight into what to expect in London," Charlesworth said.

The Kookaburras will play Australia A at 3.45pm this afternoon and Argentina at 7pm on Friday evening before their clash on Sunday with the Netherlands.