The Wallabies were on Tuesday hit by more injury concerns ahead of their final Tri-Nations rugby international against New Zealand in Auckland on September 3.
The Australians, who are without a win in the Tri-Nations after two defeats to South Africa and another to New Zealand, have delayed naming their squad until Wednesday to await a series of medical reports.
Lock Daniel Vickerman will seek advice from a surgeon on his injured shoulder on Wednesday, while number eight David Lyons will consult a surgeon on a long-standing groin injury, the Australian Rugby Union said in a statement.
Flyhalf Elton Flatley, who was a late withdrawal from Saturday’s 22-19 Test loss against the Springboks in Perth with blurred vision, will visit a specialist on Tuesday.
Matt Giteau, who played all of Saturday’s match with an injured lower back, and Clyde Rathbone (neck/shoulder) are receiving treatment for their injuries.
Wallaby Coach Eddie Jones said a decision on the final make-up of the squad for the Auckland Test would not be made until Wednesday.
”Its just a matter of gathering all the right information, in regard to player availability and injuries, before announcing a squad and then assembling on Friday,” Jones said in the statement.
Of the players not involved in the Perth Test, only fullback Chris Latham is the most likely to return from the hamstring injury that has ruled him out of the past two Tests.
Hooker Jeremy Paul (neck/shoulder) and centre Stirling Mortlock (calf) are the most doubtful to play.
”At this stage, Chris Latham is progressing well. He should be available for selection next week,” Jones said.
”Mark Gerrard [hamstring] is another one we will have to monitor but he is in some doubt, while Jeremy Paul and Stirling Mortlock are both unlikely to be available for the Auckland Test.”
The Wallabies will assemble at their training camp on Friday to prepare for their final Test of the domestic season against the All Blacks. – Sapa-AFP