The lucky part is that it is probably the best position for the Brumbies to lose a frontline player in - number 8 is the position that the Brumbies have the most quality depth in.
Sad for Hoiles, though. Not my favourite player or my type of number 8, but he was a good servant for the Brumbies and Aus rugby and earnt himself a few caps. Sad if it's the end of his career, hopefully he recovers enough for a deserved pension overseas, at the very least.
Australian rugby may also be losing one of those rare breeds: a rugby player with a huge tramp stamp. Who shall inherit the tramp stamp mantle?