SAINT ETIENNE: The Wallabies' Rugby World Cup campaign has copped another body blow with news gun teenager Max Jorgensen has been ruled out of the tournament with a fractured fibula.
Australia confirmed the grim news on Wednesday after the latest training mishap was first reported by the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Firstly we're all feeling for Max," Wallabies coach Eddie Jones said.
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"He's a good young man who has a massive future ahead of him in the gold jersey.
"He's worked really hard to come back from a serious knee injury and was training exceptionally well to put his hand up for selection.
"We wish him a speedy and successful recovery and look forward to seeing him out on the field as soon as possible."
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Jorgensen is yet to play for Australia and was a surprise pick in the squad after recovering from injury.
Key forwards Will Skelton and Taniela Tupou are already out of Monday's (AEST) crucial clash with Wales in Lyon after suffering training injuries.
The Wallabies said a medical replacement for Jorgensen will be named in due course.
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