Wallabies juggle injuries and heavy media criticism

WALLABIES flanker George Smith is on course to make Australia’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand as his shoulder injury continued to improve yesterday.

The news is not as positive for Matt Giteau, the young utility back who has been touted as the man to inject some life and invention into the Wallaby back line.

He was also forced out of the action in Brisbane after rolling his ankle in a tackle and coach Eddie Jones fears he is "highly unlikely" to play.