Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes there is no point even contemplating about an alternative Test captain as he is adamant Rocky Elsom will play in the opening international against Samoa in Sydney on July 17. The Sydney Morning Herald's Greg Growden reports.
"Speculation that David Pocock, James Horwill or Will Genia will be handed the Test skipper's reins has intensified after Elsom discovered this week his ankle injury sustained during the Brumbies match against the Force in Perth last Saturday night was serious.
After playing his first match for the Brumbies this season, Elsom underwent an MRI scan that revealed he was suffering from syndesmosis, or a high ankle sprain.
"Deans said yesterday that although Elsom was likely to be sidelined for six weeks, he anticipated his skipper would be part of the Wallabies squad for the start of their long international season, which culminates with the World Cup in September-October.
"'It's syndesmosis but it is not as sinister as they often are, which is evident from the fact that Rocky finished the game,'' Deans said.
"Deans said there was no point discussing an alternative captain but at least conceded that among the Wallabies leadership group there were several options."
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