Concussion rules Brumbies' Pocock out of Chiefs clash


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 21 Feb 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Australia Captain's Run - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 23, 2018 Australia's David Pocock during the captain's run Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Wallabies flanker David Pocock has been ruled out of the ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby clash with the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday after suffering yet another concussion.

The 30-year-old loose forward lasted just five minutes in the Brumbies' season opener against the Melbourne Rebels last week after being hit in the head while making a tackle.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Rugby

Rugby-Reds head to Christchurch house of pain to battle revived Crusaders
Hibiscus bloom big – Malaysian rugby team a step away from SEA 7s C’ships title
Rugby-England Women to play New Zealand at Twickenham in September
Rugby-'True courage': Suafoa returns to Blues line-up after cancer fight
Rugby-Leinster, Toulouse face English duo in Champions Cup semi-finals
Rugby-Building consistency a priority for Wallabies coach Schmidt
Rugby-England's Vunipola fined for assault after arrest in Mallorca
Rugby-Rugby Australia announce A$9.2m deficit for 2023
Rugby-Ex-Scotland captain Hogg 'resets' in rehab following arrest
Rugby-Hurricanes winning streak ended by Brumbies as Blues beat Reds

Others Also Read