Gregan future in doubt

Questions are being raised about the future of George Gregan’s international career after Australia coach John Connolly reportedly asked the scrum-half to consider sitting out Australia’s end-of-season tour to Europe in November.

Wallabies spokesperson Michael Earsman said Connolly had asked the veteran number nine to think about standing aside for the tour to let the brigade of talented young Australian half-backs get some international experience before next year’s World Cup.