Wallabies’ injury carnage deepens after All Blacks humiliation

The Wallabies are facing a deepening midfield injury crisis after suffering a 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park. Centre Len Ikitau sustained a concussion during the first half, while Jordan Petaia was ruled out of the upcoming rematch in Sydney due to an ankle injury sustained in training. Head coach Les Kiss has called ACT Brumbies duo Corey Toole and Kadin Pritchard into the squad to provide cover.

Australia's personnel issues are compounded by Hunter Paisami's suspension and injuries to Josh Canham, Josh Flook, and Treyvon Pritchard. Meanwhile, the All Blacks also suffered casualties following their Bledisloe Cup victory, with Asafo Aumua, Anton Segner, Leroy Carter, and Ethan Blackadder ruled out. New Zealand coach Dave Rennie has reinforced his squad by adding Hurricanes flanker Du'plessis Kirifi ahead of the Sydney Test.