by Sydney (AP) -Australia Flyhalf Noah Lolesio has operated on an unp specifically injured injury in the 21-18 comeback victory on Fiji last weekend and is for the side of the three-test series against the British and Irish lions.
Rugby Australia issued a statement on Tuesday that confirms that Lolesio has undergone a successful operation today ‘. The playmaker was dismissed from the hospital on Sunday, one day after the game and then re-admitted after a medical follow-up.
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The back of his head hit the ground with violence during the second half against Fiji in Newcastle, north of Sydney.
Rugby Australia has not released any details of the injury or the timeframe for Lolesio’s recovery. Australian media reported Lolesio underwent spinal surgery.
“He is expected to recover completely and will spend a period of the game during his rehabilitation,” said Rugby Australia.
Wallabies -Coach Joe Schimdt said in a statement: “First of all, we were relieved that Noah was good when he returned to the team hotel after his first hospital visit in Newcastle on Sunday. Furthermore, it is an extra relief for everyone, especially his family, that successful operation now has him on the way to recovery.”
The first test between Australia and the Lions is on July 19 in Brisbane.
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