AUSTRALIAN rugby captain John Eales said on Thursday he does not expect to play for the Wallabies before the World Cup in October. The giant second rower had hoped to make his return in the annual Tri-Nations series against South Africa and New Zealand but has been forced to delay his comeback while he recovers from shoulder surgery. Eales, who injured his shoulder during a pre-season gym session, will also miss Australia’s two-test series against Ireland and the one-off match against England in June.