Harry Potter to undergo syndesmosis surgery

Thu, Apr 4, 2024, 12:03 PM

Western Force full-back Harry Potter will undergo syndesmosis surgery which will likely end his 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Potter suffered a high ankle injury in Saturday’s 31-13 loss to the Fijian Drua and has since returned to Perth where he underwent scans earlier this week.

Force head coach Simon Cron confirmed scans revealed he would require syndesmosis surgery.

“Harry, unfortunately, for him has suffered an injury from being tackled from behind,” Cron said. “It’s really disappointing for him.

“I actually just hopped off the phone to him 15 minutes ago and he’s pretty disappointed about it.

“He goes in for surgery tomorrow. At this stage we’re expecting Potts not to be back this season unfortunately.”

Potter’s injury means Max Burey will start at full-back against the Blues on Friday, with Henry O’Donnell to debut off the bench.

https://westernforce.rugby/news/harr...surgery-202444

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...“Harry, unfortunately, for him has suffered an injury from being tackled from behind,” Cron said. “It’s really disappointing for him....

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He's not suggesting anything untoward about the tackle there is he?
I don't remember any discussion at the time.

Gutted for Harry though, although makes him a full blown bolter for the Wallabies next year in time for the Lions.

Hopefully back for the Cheetahs Challenge (is it them again?)

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Originally Posted by shasta

Hopefully back for the Cheetahs Challenge (is it them again?)

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I sure I read that this will be an annual fixture.

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I sure I read that this will be an annual fixture.

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Yeah, certainly was reported for this year, a three year deal comes to memory?
I think we need a third team involved though.
Maybe one from the MLR prior?
Good way to give a bunch of expat Aus players a taste of Perth... (+30 currently in MLR)

Extended prematch Media Conference with Cronny in the original article, follow the link in the first post.

That's a huge loss. He's been our best outside back this year, and we don't have any depth either. He likely would've been in the conversation for a potential wallabies gig as well

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That's a huge loss. He's been our best outside back this year, and we don't have any depth either.

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True, but I did like what Burey showed @ 10 last year both as a runner and distributer. I think he'll be playing for a contract? Some thought given to Donaldson @ 15 might not be right out of the equation.