CAPE TOWN :Australia have confirmed that fullback Tom Wright suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury in the 30-22 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.

Wright went off inside the opening 10 minutes in an attritional test in which Australia also lost scrumhalf Nic White and centre Joseph Suaalii to injury.

The defeat followed a stunning comeback for a 38-22 victory in Johannesburg the previous week.

Scans have confirmed Wright's injury and he will see a specialist on his return home this week. Recovery from ACL injuries can range from three to 12 months.

Australia host Argentina in two home matches in the Rugby Championship next month and have home and away clashes against New Zealand to finish the campaign.

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