Pocock looking good to Brumbies
RUGBY UNION: Brumbies coach Dan McKellar expects David Pocock to have “some involvement” in Saturday night’s Super Rugby showdown with the NSW Waratahs.
McKellar stopped short of confirming the inclusion of the Wallabies star for the match at GIO Stadium but said “all signs” were pointing towards his return.
Pocock’s comeback to the Brumbies was delayed after he underwent surgery in January to repair damage to his meniscus.
The openside flanker has been back training with the main group for three weeks in a bid to prove his fitness for the blockbuster.
Barring any setbacks, McKellar said Pocock would be named when the team is announced tomorrow.
“If I was to make a decision on him (Pocock) now, he’ll have some involvement on Saturday night,” McKellar said.
“If Poey’s fit and available, he’ll be playing.”
After last week’s bye, the Brumbies could get a double boost as they look to back up their previous week’s defeat of the Sharks.
Co-captain Sam Carter was involved in full training yesterday, working his way back from a concussion against the Melbourne Rebels on March 9.
McKellar said the club would take no risks with the lock but Carter had improved since missing the clash with South African-based Sharks.
“We’ll go off the medical advice and if he gets through his return to play protocols and pulls up well from training, he’ll be involved,” McKellar said.
One man who won’t be back this season is Josh Mann-Rea.
The veteran hooker will have surgery on his hamstring after tearing it against the Rebels.