Wallabies lose Haylett-Petty ahead of Sprinbok clash

Wallabies utility back Dane Haylett-Petty will be out of action for about three months, as he is set to undergo biceps surgery.

Haylett-Petty has battled a biceps injury in recent weeks, after suffering a minor tear during Force training last month.

The 28-year-old missed the opening Bledisloe match in Sydney with the injury, before returning to play 62 minutes of the second Test in Dunedin.

Though he has played and trained with the injury, the Force winger was unable to fully shake off the tear, with surgery deemed the best long-term option.

The move means he will miss the chance to play in front of his hometown fans for the Wallabies this year, after an emotional week for the code in the state.

Haylett-Petty's recovery time means he will effectively miss the rest of 2017, with surgery putting him out until December.

He has battled injuries this season, coming into the June Series after a hamstring injury curtailed the first part of his Super Rugby season.