Wallabies Jack Dempsey and Lachlan Swinton have been ruled out of Super Rugby AU action this weekend by foot injuries in a huge blow to the ailing New South Wales Waratahs ahead of their clash against the competition-leading Queensland Reds.
The Waratahs have endured a miserable start to the season after shipping 155 in points four straight defeats, including record pummellings at the hands of the Reds and ACT Brumbies in their first two matches.The injuries to the loose forwards, two of the few internationals left in the squad after a flood of departures over the last couple of years, has forced an overhaul of the back row for Saturday's match at Sydney's Olympic Stadium.
Rugby league convert Izaia Perese will make his second start at centre after serving a three-match ban for a tip tackle in the 41-7 loss to the Reds in the season-opener. Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos told reporters in Sydney on Wednesday that the situation was"obviously a concern for everyone".
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