The Wallabies have obtained a giant increase forward of their Rugby Championship rematch towards Argentina in Sydney, with fly half Tom Lynagh cleared of concussion.

There was confusion over the younger playmaker following Australia’s last-gasp victory over the Pumas in Townsville, the place Lynagh was changed by James O’Connor.

The veteran piloted the house facet to a 28-24 comeback win, with the match-winning strive coming six minutes after the full-time siren.

Lynagh left the sector within the second half with hamstring tightness and likewise underwent a head damage evaluation (HIA) with coach Joe Schmidt saying post-match he had failed and wouldn’t be accessible for this Saturday afternoon’s second Check towards Argentina.

The 22-year-old had already suffered three concussions this yr in Check matches and Tremendous Rugby Pacific.

Nonetheless, the Wallabies later issued a press release that Lynagh had handed a HIA2 check and would endure additional analysis.

This was up to date on Monday morning with the 22-year-old additionally passing a HIA3 check with each “presenting as regular”.

“At no level did he ever have concussion signs regardless of the results of the HIA1 being off his baseline — which might have been as a consequence of different components on the time,” the Wallabies posted on social media.

“Tom is subsequently cleared of concussion and is continuous to be monitored for the tight hamstring that compelled him from the sector on Saturday.”

Lynagh made his first three begins for the Wallabies within the British and Irish Lions sequence in July and August however missed the Rugby Championship matches in South Africa after a excessive shot by Irishman Dan Sheehan within the third Lions Check.

O’Connor wore the No.10 jersey in each Checks towards the Springboks earlier than his spectacular stint off the bench towards Argentina.

The Wallabies’ play-making shares are dwindling with Noah Lolesio (neck) a long-term absentee, whereas Ben Donaldson has been battling an adductor damage.

O’Connor will stay with the squad for Saturday’s Check on the Sydney Soccer Stadium however might then be compelled to depart for membership duties after signing with Leicester in England.

AAP