The Wallabies have suffered another cruel blow with two stars ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup.
A media release early Thursday morning (AEDT) confirmed both Nick Frost and Carter Gordon will be unable to play any further part in the tournament, even if Australia miraculously makes it to the quarter-finals.
Frost injured a knee during Monday's 20-point win over Portugal, while Gordon also injured a knee while training last week.
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Gordon is flying home to Australia to begin rehab immediately.
"We're disappointed for Nick and Carter that their seasons have ended through injury," Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said.
"Nick showed great courage to play through significant discomfort against Portugal, while Carter has earned valuable experience during his first year as a Test player.
"We wish both of them a quick and successful recovery and to watching them continue to improve during Super Rugby Pacific next year."
Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport. Every match ad free, live and on demand in 4K UHD
The Wallabies are yet to name replacements for the pair, but they may not be needed.
Australia is relying on Fiji to not claim a single point against Uruguay in their final pool game, or else the Wallabies' tournament will be over.
They've won two of four pool games and their fate is now in the hands of the two rival nations.
The Wallabies have suffered another cruel blow with two stars ruled out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup.
A media release early Thursday morning (AEDT) confirmed both Nick Frost and Carter Gordon will be unable to play any further part in the tournament, even if Australia miraculously makes it to the quarter-finals.
Frost injured a knee during Monday's 20-point win over Portugal, while Gordon also injured a knee while training last week.
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Gordon is flying home to Australia to begin rehab immediately.
"We're disappointed for Nick and Carter that their seasons have ended through injury," Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said.
"Nick showed great courage to play through significant discomfort against Portugal, while Carter has earned valuable experience during his first year as a Test player.
"We wish both of them a quick and successful recovery and to watching them continue to improve during Super Rugby Pacific next year."
Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport. Every match ad free, live and on demand in 4K UHD
The Wallabies are yet to name replacements for the pair, but they may not be needed.
Australia is relying on Fiji to not claim a single point against Uruguay in their final pool game, or else the Wallabies' tournament will be over.
They've won two of four pool games and their fate is now in the hands of the two rival nations.
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