Pocock Concern as Wallabies Gear Up for Irish Test

International Herald Tribune Friday 16th September, 2011

AUCKLAND (Reuters) - Flanker David Pocock gave Australia a scare by missing training on Friday on the eve of what could be a tournament-defining World Cup match against Ireland at Eden Park.

The highly-rated 23-year-old, the only specialist openside in the Australia squad, experienced some tightness in his back and missed the morning training session as a precaution, team officials said.

"He was just a little bit tight so we didn't want to push him," captain James Horwill told reporters. "I imagine he'll be okay, that's the belief that I've got.

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