Wallabies suffer new injury scare

DREW Mitchell sent another injury scare through the Australia camp as Robbie Deans' exhausted charges continued their gruelling pre-tour training in Sydney. A painful blow to the neck during a defensive drill saw Mitchell escorted from the field for medical treatment. Thankfully the problem was not deemed serious and the winger rejoined training later in the session. But the incident provided more concern for Deans on a day when rookie ACT lock Peter Kimlin was named as the latest addition to an injury-hit European tour party. Fox Travel: Want to go to the Bledisloe Cup? Here’s your chance! With James Horwill (foot) already ruled out, Rocky Elsom and Dan Vickerman departed and Lote Tuqiri (knee) and Wycliff Palu (knee) under injury clouds, Mitchell's scare highlighted the fact Australia can ill-afford any more casualties.... [read full story]