Australia captain Pocock out for three months, Kepu injured

Australia captain David Pocock will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after undergoing knee surgery that is expected to keep him out of action for three months.

The openside flanker, one of the finest players in world rugby, also faces a race to be fit for the Wallabies tour of Europe in November, where they will play France, England, Italy and Wales.

Pocock injured his knee in Australia’s opening 27-19 defeat by New Zealand in the four-team tournament, also featuring South Africa and Argentina, on Saturday.

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