Wallabies playmaker cleared of serious injury

Wallabies five eighth Noah Lolesio has been cleared of any serious injury after being stretchered off during the Brumbies’ win over the Western Force in Perth on Saturday night.

The Brumbies star was taken to hospital after he was twisted in an accidental off-the-ball play while trying to repel a Force attack on his goal line.

The Brumbies released a statement on Sunday after Lolesio underwent scans at Royal Perth Hospital following the incident that had “resulted in lower back pain”.

“We are pleased to report that scans have cleared him of any serious injury,” the club said.

“Noah is in good spirits and will continue to be monitored by the club’s medical team over the coming days.

“A timeline for his return to play will be determined based on ongoing assessment and symptom resolution.

We thank the medical staff, match officials, and supporters for their concern and well wishes.”

Lolesio’s injury occurred almost exactly 24 hours after fellow Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was escorted off the field, also on a medicab and in a neck brace, during another Australian derby between his NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds in Sydney.

Suaalii was knocked out after copping an accidental knee to the head from his Waratahs and Wallabies teammate Andrew Kellaway.

Waratahs coach Dan McKellar said post-match Suaalii went home with his parents in a “groggy” concussed state.