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Reds' Digby Ioane out for six months after shoulder reconstruction
May 14, 2009 .
Destructive Wallabies winger Digby Ioane's 2009 season is over after being booked in for a shoulder reconstruction.
Ioane, who would have commanded a starting spot in Australia's backline for the domestic Test season due to his brilliant Super 14 form for Queensland, will be sidelined for up to six months.
The 23-year-old three-quarter initially injured his left shoulder in the Reds' 31-24 loss to the Lions on April 18 but played on before aggravating it against the Brumbies a fortnight ago.
Reds coach Phil Mooney said the decision to have an operation was made after a specialist examined Ioane on Wednesday and made in consultation with Test coach Robbie Deans.
"It's a real blow for Digby, who I'm sure would have walked into the Wallaby side this year on the back of his exceptional performances for the Reds at outside centre," said Mooney
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