Wallabies Lose Simmons
- 2023
Wallabies Lose Simmons
The Wallabies might have Michael Hooper
available to face New Zealand but Rob Simmons will not be fit
for Saturday’s game.
The Reds lock needs surgery for a wrist injury and will miss both games with New Zealand over the next two weeks.
However Simmons should be fit for the final warm-up fixture against the USA in Chicago.
Dean Mumm, the former Exeter Chiefs lock who scored off the bench in Mendoza, could be promoted to the starting line-up as a result.
"Obviously we’re all disappointed to lose Rob," said Wallabies head coach Cheika.
"However, we’re confident he will make a full recovery ahead of Rugby World Cup.
The Reds lock needs surgery for a wrist injury and will miss both games with New Zealand over the next two weeks.
However Simmons should be fit for the final warm-up fixture against the USA in Chicago.
Dean Mumm, the former Exeter Chiefs lock who scored off the bench in Mendoza, could be promoted to the starting line-up as a result.
"Obviously we’re all disappointed to lose Rob," said Wallabies head coach Cheika.
"However, we’re confident he will make a full recovery ahead of Rugby World Cup.
