Get Newsletter

Rebels' Super Rugby campaign suffers major blow

INJURY UPDATE: Melbourne Rebels skipper and Wallabies fullback Dane Haylett-Petty is set to miss six weeks of Super Rugby with a ligament problem, his club said ahead of their clash with the Sharks on Saturday.

ADVERTISEMENT

The 29-year-old, a mainstay of Australia’s backline since making his debut against England in 2016, picked up the foot injury in the Rebels’ 33-36 loss to the Lions last weekend.

Scans have shown it to be worse than first thought.

“He’s going to be out for some time, he’ll be out for about six weeks,” coach Dave Wessels told reporters.

“He just landed awkwardly on it in the game and didn’t pull up well. Unfortunately, he’s out for some time.”

It is a big blow for the Rebels who will also be without Wallabies Adam Coleman, Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani and Will Genia against the Sharks in Durban.

They are being rested under a rotation policy ahead of the World Cup.

ADVERTISEMENT

Angus Cottrell has been elevated to skipper for the game.

AFP

Video Spacer

Join free

Aotearoa Rugby Podcast | Episode 6

Sam Warburton | The Big Jim Show | Full Episode

Japan Rugby League One | Sungoliath v Eagles | Full Match Replay

Japan Rugby League One | Spears v Wild Knights | Full Match Replay

Boks Office | Episode 10 | Six Nations Final Round Review

Aotearoa Rugby Podcast | How can New Zealand rugby beat this Ireland team

Beyond 80 | Episode 5

Rugby Europe Men's Championship Final | Georgia v Portugal | Full Match Replay

Write A Comment