Australia's David Pocock breaks the tackle of Rhys Priestland of Wales during their international rugby test match in Melbourne June 16, 2012. REUTERS/Mal Fairclough
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has backed David Pocock to return to top-flight rugby and push for a World Cup berth in 2015 after the flanker underwent a second knee reconstruction in just over a year.
The 25-year-old openside had surgery on his left knee late on Wednesday and faces another year on the sidelines, having only just returned to his provincial ACT Brumbies side after missing most of last season.
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