Australia sweating on Skelton damage scare earlier than essential Fiji conflict
The former Saracens lock was head coach Eddie Jones’ shock decide as Wallabies skipper for the match, however has totally embraced the position.
Skelton picked up a calf subject in coaching on Thursday nevertheless, and can bear scans on Friday having initially been named within the beginning lineup.
“At the moment he’s still in the team,” Jones advised reporters.
Australia dispatched Georgia 35-15 to open their Pool C account on the World Cup, however now face a severe take a look at of their mettle underneath new boss Jones.
Injury scare: Will Skelton might but be dominated out of Australia’s large Pool C conflict with Fiji
/ Getty ImagesThe former England chief will hope that Skelton can shake off his new damage concern in time to tackle a harmful Fiji aspect that so practically toppled Wales however lost out 32-26 final weekend.
James Slipper, in his fourth World Cup, will begin at prop after changing the injured Taniela Tupou, with Nick Frost again at lock and Nic White in for Tate McDermott at scrum-half.