The Wallabies have been struck by yet another injury blow after utility back James O'Connor confirmed he won't tour with the squad in November.
Melbourne Rebels star O'Connor will not test his troublesome hamstring until next year following a disappointing medical assessment on Thursday.
"Just had meeting with doc looks like ill be in #teamrehab til after spring tour. Gutted I can't play but no risks with huge year ahead #2013," he tweeted, after missing the Rugby Championship.
"Been a tough year but also many positives have come from it," O'Connor said in another post.
He joins scrum-half Will Genia (knee) and centre Berrick Barnes (punctured lung) in missing out.
Comments
northandsouth says...
Rest up for next year lad. At this rate we could find Oz limp through Nov winning ugly and maybe dropping a game or two, UK media getting all excited about Lions dominance, then getting a rude shock in 2013 by running into a fit again JoC, Pocock, Genia, Moore, Horwill, Barnes, Ioane etc. I'm a kiwi, but credit where its due, these guys have held onto world #2 with a B team
Posted 10:48 19th October 2012
jonesy2 says...
england and co still have no chance as long as there are 22 players available. must say PR you guys are miles behind on a lot of news
Posted 05:54 19th October 2012
wfgwoody says...
Maybe it is time the criminal element just focus on league.
Posted 19:38 18th October 2012
Kiwikev says...
Poor Justin; your talents will be sorely missed...
Posted 16:49 18th October 2012
melkdave says...
Posing in the mirror again then LOL.But seriously he will be a big hole in the wallaby squad touring this aurtum.If Australia have any players left that is ,stil falling like flies atm,with 2 new injuries this week.
Posted 11:26 18th October 2012