 McCabe was first selected for the Australia national team for the 2010 Tri Nations Series – though he did not have any game time during the tournament.He was re-selected for the Wallabies for the 2010 tour of Europe; including test matches against Wales, England, Italy and France, plus additional uncapped matches against Leicester Tigers and Munster.He made his first appearance for the Wallabies against the Leicester Tigers, playing at Outside Centre, reappearing in the same position against Munster.