The Wallabies expect David Pocock to be available to overcome a concussion to face Scotland this weekend, while injured hooker James Hanson could be back in training next week. Pocock sent a brief shock through the Australian camp when he was forced out of Saturday’s win over Wales with concussion. There were fears Hanson’s tour could be over after he underwent surgery on a fractured jaw last week, which allowed Waratahs youngster Tolu Latu to face Wales and become the Wallabies’ 12th debutant this year. “[Hanson’s] massive [swollen] jaw is starting to reduce a little bit, every day it’s getting smaller and smaller,” Cheika said. “Ideally he’s going to stay with us all this week.

Source: The Guardian November 08, 2016 01:07 UTC