Jordan Uelese to miss remainder of the Super Rugby season

The Melbourne Rebels can confirm hooker Jordan Uelese will miss the remainder of the Super Rugby season after scans confirmed the 21-year-old has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

Uelese injured his left knee in a tackle during the Rebels’ win over the Blues in Auckland last Saturday, and has been released from the Wallabies squad for the Ireland Series.

“The news of Jordan’s injury is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved in Australian and Victorian rugby, the Rebels, but foremost for Jordan,” said General Manager – Professional Rugby and Pathways, Nick Ryan.

“Jordan is a respected member of the Melbourne Rebels playing group, and someone who has shown great resilience and dedication to his rehabilitation to return from a shoulder injury this season.

“His resilience will be tested yet again, but we are confident that Jordan will apply himself to the process to get himself back to playing, meanwhile supporting his teammates as we look to chase our bit of history this Super Rugby season.

“The Club has great faith in quality players such as Anaru Rangi and Nathan Charles to lead the way for the rest of our campaign.”

Uelese will undergo surgery on Thursday before commencing his rehabilitation process.