Overview

• Australia confirmed the fullback sustained an ACL injury in the 30-22 loss in Cape Town, and he will see a specialist on return home.
• Typical ACL recovery spans three to 12 months, so Wright could miss the Japan–Europe tour and next Super Rugby season if surgery is required.
• The Cape Town Test also sidelined Nic White and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii with concussions, and Taniela Tupou dislocated a finger.
• Earlier in the tour, Harry Wilson, Dylan Pietsch and James Slipper were injured, compounding shortages at key positions including flyhalf and leaving James O’Connor to earn his first test cap in three years.
• Debutant winger Corey Toole provided a bright spot with an early try and several strong runs as Australia prepare to host Argentina on September 6 and 13.