Rugby star Mortlock to miss half Super 14 season with shoulder op

0 Comments | AFP, October, 2007

SYDNEY (AFP) — Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock will miss half of next year's Super 14 season after injuring his shoulder at the World Cup, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) said Wednesday.

In a major blow for his club the ACT Brumbies, Mortlock will not play until April after learning he must undergo the third shoulder reconstruction of his career.

"He's out until April, he only learned this morning," an ARU spokesman told AFP.

The Brumbies have already lost the services of George Gregan and Stephen Larkham, who will no longer play in Australia after the Wallabies' surprise loss to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Mortlock, 30, dislocated his shoulder in a tackle during Australia's win over Wales but managed to take the field for the...

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