Australia centre Greg Inglis will miss the defence of the Green and Golds' Four Nations title due to shoulder surgery.
Broncos expect new signing to be fit for 2011 NRL season
Australia centre Greg Inglis will miss the defence of the Green and Golds' Four Nations title due to shoulder surgery.
Inglis will play his last match for Melbourne Storm on Sunday before having the operation ahead of the start of the 2011 season, when he is set to join Brisbane Broncos.
"Inglis is expected to have the surgery in the next few weeks, meaning he is certain to be fit for the Broncos when the 2011 NRL season commences in mid-March," a statement on the the Broncos' website reported.
The 23-year-old Inglis has won 16 caps for the Kangaroos and in 2009 was awarded Rugby League World's Golden Boot as the world's best player.
Australia get the defence of their title under way against Papua New Guinea at Parramatta Stadium on October 24. New Zealand and England complete the tournament line-up.
