Australia statement: Max Jorgensen officially ruled out of World Cup

Australia have confirmed that 19-year-old fullback Max Jorgensen has been ruled out of the World Cup with a fractured fibula.

Reports had emerged that the Waratahs star had picked up an ankle injury in training, and the Wallabies have since confirmed that the uncapped teenager is out of the rest of the tournament.

He suffered the injury on Wednesday morning in training, and scans revealed the fracture he has suffered.

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones said: “Firstly we’re all feeling for Max. He’s a good young man who has a massive future ahead of him in the gold jersey.”

“He’s worked really hard to come back from a serious knee injury and was training exceptionally well to put his hand up for selection.

“We wish him a speedy and successful recovery and look forward to seeing him out on the field as soon as possible.”

Jorgensen had not featured at the World Cup and was in fact still waiting for his first Wallabies cap after being one of the surprise selections in Jones’ squad.

While it was unlikely that Sunday’s crucial fixture against Wales was going to be the match where he was first capped, the following game against Portugal seemed far more likely.