Leali'ifano blow for Wallabies

Monday 14 Oct 2013

Wallaby goal-kicker Christian Leali'ifano has been ruled out of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand with an ankle injury.

Matt Toomua is expected to start at inside centre for Australia in the Test at Dunedin's indoor stadium, while flyhalf Quade Cooper, already a target for raucous Kiwi fans, may take over the kicking duties.

Leali'ifano suffered a compression injury to his right ankle during Australia's 52-17 win over Argentina in the last match of the Rugby Championships two weeks ago.

Coach Ewen McKenzie decided on Monday to rule Leali'ifano out of selection contention.

McKenzie said the injury was to the same ankle Leali'ifano broke last year.

Back row forward Scott Fardy has also been ruled out of the match with bleeding behind one eye.

The Wallabies will base themselves in Queenstown on Wednesday and Thursday before heading to Dunedin.

SAPA-AP

Join free

Leali'ifano blow for Wallabies

Join free

Yokohama Canon Eagles vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo | Japan Rugby League One 2024/25 | Full Match Replay

Edinburgh vs Glasgow | Celtic Challenge 2024/25 | Match Highlights

Boks Office | Episode 31 | Investec Champions Cup Review

Global Schools Challenge | Day 2 Replay

The Backyard Bunch | The USA's Belmont Shore

AUSTRALIA vs USA behind the scenes | HSBC SVNS Embedded | E04

South Africa v France | HSBC SVNS Cape Town 2024 | Men's Final Match Highlights

Two Sides - Behind the scenes with the British & Irish Lions in South Africa | E01

Recommended

Boogie gets his half-ton

Sharks get some international muscle back for Cape Town trip

SA derbies help URC breaks new record

VIDEO: 'Don't tell me how to ref'