Folau, Pocock doubts for Wallabies in RWC last 8
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AUSTRALIAN stars Israel Folau and David Pocock are doubts for the World Cup quarterfinal with Scotland on Sunday but will train yesterday, coach Michael Cheika said.
Folau is trying to shake off an ankle problem that forced him off in the 33-13 whipping of host England and appeared to restrict his freedom of movement in the thrilling 15-6 victory over Wales last weekend.
Pocock, a revelation after being switched to No. 8 from flanker, is still battling a calf muscle injury that saw him leave the Wales game early, and at a crucial period when it was down to 13 men.
There was better news regarding centre Matt Giteau, who is set to return to training after missing Tuesday’s session. If he suffers no reaction Giteau is in line for his 100th cap.
“Giteau didn’t train yesterday, but is OK to train today,” said Cheika.
“The other two we read as we go. We have two sessions today so they will maybe do one of the two.”
Cheika will name his team tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Scotland’s Ross Ford and Jonny Gray are out of the World Cup after being suspended on Tuesday for three weeks each for dangerous tackles.
It was the worst possible news for Scotland losing hooker Ford and lock Gray ahead of their quarterfinal against Australia at Twickenham.
They were cited after Scotland’s final pool match against Samoa.
If Scotland goes all the way to the final they only have three matches left.
Both players denied the charge and have 48 hours to appeal.
Details of the specific incidents have not been released, however, judicial officer Christopher Quinlan ruled “each player committed an act of foul play contrary to law.
“Tackles involving a player being lifted off the ground and tipped horizontally and were then either forced or dropped to the ground must be dealt with severely by match officials and all those involved in the disciplinary process.”
Ford was accused of a dangerous tackle and Gray was said to have committed an illegal tip tackle during the 36-33 win that secured Scotland’s place in the last eight.
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