 Mortlock will be out for three months |
Australia and ACT Brumbies centre Stirling Mortlock will miss the rest of the Super 12 tournament with a shoulder injury. The 25-year-old was hurt in the second half of the 37-22 win over South Africa's Stormers in Canberra on Friday.
"(Mortlock) will have an operation to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder," said a statement from the Brumbies, beaten Super 12 finalists last year.
The Wallaby, who has won 20 caps at full-back, outside centre and wing, will be hoping to be fit for Australia's home Tests against Ireland, Wales and England in June.
"He is expected to take up to three months to recover from the injury," the statement said.
Mortlock was Australia's Super 12 player of the year in 2002, scoring eight tries.
Brumbies coach David Nucifora said: "Obviously this is terrible news for Stirling and for the team. He has been in outstanding form already this year."
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