Harry Wilson's Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end, with the Queensland star No.8 undergoing surgery on his fractured right arm.
The 24-year-old, who returned to the Wallabies after an impressive string of appearances, is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks.
The Reds have three regular rounds of competition remaining, followed by three weeks of finals, meaning Wilson is unlikely to be available even if his fifth-placed side reach the end of the season.
The Reds said in a statement that Wilson “underwent successful surgery on his broken right arm, which he sustained against the Melbourne Rebels last Friday night at Suncorp Stadium.” “Wilson underwent surgery on Saturday and the recovery period is expected to take eight weeks,” the statement said.
The loss of the No. 8 is a blow to the Les Cases' hopes of a push towards the title, with Wilson teaming up with fellow rowers Fraser McCreight and Liam Wright to form one of Super Rugby Pacific's greatest weapons. .
Queensland faces a tough task on Saturday against eighth-placed Fiji Drua, who always advance at home.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is expected to name his first Test squad – to face Wales on July 6 (Sydney) and July 13 (Melbourne) – after the Super Final.
Australia will also face Georgia, another World Cup opponent, at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on July 20.
Even without any additional games under his belt, Wilson is in the frame for a call-up.
The hard-working striker made his Test debut in 2020 but has won just 12 caps, overlooked by recent coaches Eddie Jones and Dave Rennie.
