Wallabies Wycliff Palu and Will Skelton ruled out of Rugby World Cup – report

Injured duo to be replaced by James Hanson and Sam CarterPalu’s injury could spell the end of his international careerAustralia have reportedly suffered a double injury blow at the World Cup, with number eight Wycliff Palu and lock Will Skelton ruled out of the tournament days before their crunch match against England, according to News Limited. Skelton came off the field clutching his arm early in the second half in the Wallabies’ 11-try win over Uruguay on Sunday, while Palu had suffered a “problematic” hamstring injury, coach Michael Cheika said after that match.  Continue reading…