Houston joins Wallabies squad in London

Mon, Oct 3, 2016, 1:00 AM
Reds Media Unit
by Reds Media Unit

The Qantas Wallabies have re-called Leroy Houston to the squad to replace the injured Sean McMahon for the final round of The Rugby Championship against Argentina at Twickenham. 

McMahon has been ruled out for up to a month following an ankle injury sustained in the Wallabies 18-10 loss to the Springboks in Pretoria. 

Houston has been in fine form since re-signing with the Reds, performing well in the opening rounds of the Buildcorp National Rugby Championship for McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City before making an immediate impact for Bath in the Aviva Premiership, scoring a try and receiving man of the match honours in his return match at Recreation Ground. 

Houston has been on a short-term loan to Bath Rugby, following his return to Australia in May this year to advance his international and Super Rugby ambitions. 

Michael Cheika is now faced with the prospect of yet another backrow combination, with McMahon joining fellow Wallabies number 8 David Pocock on the sidelines due to injury, with Houston and Wallabies rookie Lopeti Timani both in contention for selection this Saturday. 

The Wallabies arrived in London early this morning ahead of The Rugby Championship finale and Rugby World Cup semi-final replay against Argentina at Twickenham.

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