Pocock ruled out of Springbok clash
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Wallabies number eight David Pocock has been withdrawn from Saturday night’s clash against South Africa after failing to overcome a neck injury sustained in the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Auckland.
Pocock has been replaced in the starting side by Pete Samu, who will earn his first Test start when he runs out at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow.
The Wallabies currently sit fourth on the Rugby Championship standings after back-to-back defeats to New Zealand to open their 2018 campaign.
Australia and South Africa have been fiercely competitive in recent match-ups, after playing out two draws in 2017. The Wallabies and Springboks last met in Brisbane in 2016 when Australia edged home 23-17.
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