Qantas Wallabies star Berrick Barnes sidesteps surgery
November 14, 2008 - 5:26pm
Story by: ARU
Qantas Wallabies utility back Berrick Barnes received encouraging news today that the knee injury that forced him off the tour to Europe will not require surgery.
Barnes was injured in Australia’s Test victory over Italy in Padova last Saturday night and returned to Brisbane yesterday.
After visiting a specialist this afternoon, the talented Queensland Reds midfielder was advised he sustained posterior cruciate ligament damage but does not need an operation to repair the problem.
Barnes is expected to have his knee in a brace for several weeks but is aiming at a return inside two months.
“Berrick’s obviously disappointed at having his tour cut short but he’s very positive about his ability to recover quickly and is focusing on being back in time for the first (2009 Super 14) match,” said Queensland coach Phil Mooney.
The Super 14 draw is set to be announced early next week.
