Australia's James O'Connor doubtful for June Test matches
Australia utility back James O'Connor is a doubt for the Test matches against Scotland and Wales in June due to a lacerated liver.
The Melbourne Rebels player was hospitalised after taking an accidental knee to the ribs during the Super Rugby loss to the Waratahs,
O'Connor is not expected to resume contact training for six weeks.
The Wallabies face Scotland in Newcastle on June 5 before taking on Wales in a three-match series.
The 21-year-old could be available for the second Test against Wales in Melbourne on June 16 if his rehabilitation runs smoothly,
But Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is unlikely to take any risks with the 36-Test star.
Deans is also likely to be without Reds centre Ben Tapuai, who will be sidelined for three months after breaking his collarbone in Queensland's loss to the Stormers.
The 23-year-old, who made his Test debut against Wales in Cardiff in November, requires surgery and is highly unlikely to play any further part in the Reds' Super Rugby campaign.