Wallabies sweating on Kerevi
BRISBANE - Samu Kerevi will be racing the clock to be fit for Australia's end-of-year tour after suffering a suspected ankle injury during their win over Argentina.
Kerevi was taken from the field after 51 minutes during the bonus-point victory, replaced by Tom Wright last week.
He was spotted after the Wallabies' 3217 victory on crutches, with head coach Dave Rennie confirming the player was to head for scans soon.
"There are question marks around Samu Kerevi," he said in his post-match press conference.
"It used to be called a sprained ankle in my day. It's now called syndesmosis, which is much worse evidently. We're hoping it's not too long."
A spokesperson for the Wallabies confirmed he remains a chance to tour as they review the scans.
Kerevi and the Wallabies will next play Japan on October 23 after a brief stint at home, with the Suntory centre receiving clearance to stay for the remainder of the northern hemisphere tour.
It will be a welcome return for players, who have been on the road for 109 days, beginning with the France series earlier this year.
Captain Michael Hooper admits whilst the majority of the time will be spent at home, he couldn't hide the excitement about having some time off after featuring in nearly every minute for the Wallabies so far.
"I can't wait," Hooper said on the potential of returning home.
"One hundred and nine days away in this block and everyone has deserved a little rest."
Rennie confirmed they will look to name their squad for the tour later in the week, with the expectation they will take 35 or 36 players to Europe. ■