Wallabies sweat on Pocock

Wallabies sweat on Pocock

19 Aug 2012

Australia talisman David Pocock may miss the Test against New Zealand next week with a knee injury.

Pocock will consult with a surgeon on Monday to assess the extent of the damage to the articular cartilage of his knee. It is feared he could be out for a lengthy spell.

Meanwhile No 8 Ben McCalman underwent surgery last evening after fracturing the radius in his forearm. McCalman, who was returning from a nerve injury in his shoulder which had sidelined him for much of the year, is expected to be out of action for a minimum of three months.


10 Comments

  • 1.gonzo: Reply to this comment
    19 Aug 2012, 10:27 am

    Unlucky Dragons

  • 2.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    19 Aug 2012, 10:35 am

    Wobs are going to be 2 defeats from 2

  • 3.goyougoodthing2: Reply to this comment
    19 Aug 2012, 11:23 am

    @Big Hit-2: 6 defeats from 6

  • 4.The Donkeys Egg: Reply to this comment
    19 Aug 2012, 11:29 am

    This should save Pocock any further embarrassment of being 2nd to the ball. Again.

  • 5.greatest13gerber: Reply to this comment
    19 Aug 2012, 14:24 pm

    playing not well – Michael Hooper is a better player..second, Liam Gill

  • 6.jeest: Reply to this comment
    20 Aug 2012, 01:05 am

    You get the feeling these guys are deliberately trying to get Deans sacked. If so, it’s the best play they have made in years.

    Wallabies have no hope while that bloke is in charge.

  • 7.Maori_Fulla: Reply to this comment
    20 Aug 2012, 02:01 am

    He was a non-factor on the weekend. Was blown away by the All Black forwards at the breakdown and collision areas. He’s a class player but the All Black have worked him out

  • 8.Te Rangatira: Reply to this comment
    20 Aug 2012, 02:24 am

    Pocock wasn’t too bad, probably tried too hard and as the captain thought it was up to him to make the crucial turn-over plays which saw him gift a couple of penalties out in front.
    The biggest problem for the Aussies is their tactical approach or more importantly,what is their tactical approach?

  • 9.viewer: Reply to this comment
    20 Aug 2012, 12:36 pm

    @6 jeest – Deans has delivered 1 3N title & a WC bronze in 4 years. The question is could he have done more with the playing personnel @ his disposal?

    @TR – look no further than the f/h & centres. They were sterile. I expect a few changes to the line-up.

  • 10.jeest: Reply to this comment
    21 Aug 2012, 00:58 am

    @viewer-9: He has also delivered their worst defeat ever by the Springboks, 2 defeats to Scotland, first ever defeat by Samoa and the worst winning % of a Wallaby coach in a long long time. That Bronze was a nothing result, you don’t often see them lose a pool game at the WC.

    Absolutely I believe he could have done better with the talent at him disposal. The Aussies always have top end talent, but it seems to have stagnated under Deans given he has had the longest reign of any of their coaches in a long time.

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