Giant lock Will Skelton called into Australia squad for final Test against Argentina
Sunday 28 September 2014 12:25, UK
Australia have called up giant lock Will Skelton and back rower Jake Schatz for their final Test against Argentina.
Skelton made a huge impact in his debut for the Wallabies during the summer and, with his endearing grin, has been tipped as having the potential to become rugby's biggest star.
At 22 stone and 6'7", the 22-year-old NSW Waratahs second row impressed against the French in his debut as Australia won 39-13 in the third Test in June.
Skelton and Queensland Reds backrower Schatz will link up with the Australia team in Buenos Aires on Tuesday following injuries suffered by the Wallabies in their 28-10 loss to South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Australian Rugby Union said Western Force No 8 Ben McCalman will miss the final Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Mendoza with a shoulder injury.
He will return to Australia and his fitness and selection availability willl be re-assessed in the lead-up to the Wallabies' Test against New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday, October 18.
Queensland Reds lock Rob Simmons and ACT Brumbies centre Matt Toomua also suffered head knocks against the Springboks, with a decision on their Test availability to be made during the week.
It was the seventh consecutive Australian loss at Newlands stadium since they beat the Springboks 26-3 in 1992.
