Injured Wallabies lock Coleman to miss Bledisloe Cup test

By AP
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Wallabies lock Adam Coleman has been forced to withdraw from Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks because of a shoulder injury.

Captain Michael Hooper described Coleman's withdrawal as a ''huge blow'' to the Wallabies, who were beaten 54-34 in last weekend's series opener.

Hooper said, ''We found out this morning. We know he was pushing to the last minute to get right.''

Rory Arnold, who had been relegated to the bench to accommodate the return of Rob Simmons, returns to the starting lineup as Simmons' locking partner and youngster Izack Rodda comes onto the bench.