Wallabies hit by injuries ahead of Sydney Bledisloe rematch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 01:24 · Archive

The Wallabies face a crisis in their midfield after losing centres Len Ikitau and Jordan Petaia to injury.

The Wallabies face a mounting injury crisis in their midfield ahead of Saturday's Sydney Bledisloe Cup rematch. Len Ikitau, the reigning player of the year, left the All Blacks' 50-19 victory in Auckland with concussion in the first half hour. Jordan Petaia, who was likely to replace him in Sydney, sustained an ankle injury in training and boarded a separate flight to Brisbane wearing a moon boot on Sunday.

Coach Les Kiss is already without suspended centre Hunter Paisami. Other centre options are unavailable: Josh Flook and Treyvon Pritchard are recovering from long-term Achilles and ankle injuries respectively. Lock Josh Canham (hamstring) and Europe-based forwards Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper were also missed in Auckland.

To cover the losses, the Wallabies will add winger Corey Toole and ACT Brumbies centre Kadin Pritchard to the squad in Sydney on Sunday. Pritchard, aged 22 and the older brother of the injured Treyvon, will be in Wallabies camp for the first time. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been moved from wing into the centres to partner Isaac Henry, while versatile back Filipo Daugunu remains an option.

How it is being reported

• Wallabies' injuries pile up after Bledisloe lossJordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 01:04
• Wallabies' injuries pile up after Bledisloe lossJordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 01:04

In this story: Wallabies · All Blacks · Len Ikitau · Jordan Petaia · Les Kiss · Auckland · Sydney

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