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Posted Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:50am AEDT
Updated Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:49am AEDT
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...11/2443372.htm
A players' union has called for an investigation into the safety of the playing surface at Wembley Stadium after two Australians were injured in last week's match against the Barbarians in London.
Wallaby prop Matt Dunning ruptured his Achilles tendon and fellow front rower Sekope Kepu tore a pectoral muscle when a scrum collapsed during the match.
The Rugby Union Players' Association wants to know whether there is link between the injuries and the state of the pitch.
"From discussions I have had it was very, very unstable under foot," RUPA boss Tony Dempsey told the Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.
"The employers are the ARU and as such they have a duty of care to ensure safe playing surfaces for the players. It is something definitely worth exploring." Both players are facing extended stints on the sidelines with Dunning, who underwent surgery this week, at most risk.
Local media have speculated that the 30-year-old's playing career could be in jeopardy because he comes off contract at the end of 2009.