The ACT Brumbies have suffered a double-injury blow as Super Rugby prepares to go into lockdown, winger Toni Pulu's season all but over and Allan Alaalatoa set to miss six weeks. The decision to halt Super Rugby after seven rounds of action came following the New Zealand Government’s decision on Saturday to force travellers coming into the country to self-isolate for 14 days. Now firmly established as a Wallabies international, his performances at the Rugby World Cup cementing his status as one of the pre-eminent Tighthead props in the World, Allan Alaalatoa heads into his seventh season with the Brumbies as an integral, and key, part of their game-plan, being named as the Club's Captain for 2020. TP is unfortunately one of those players," McKellar said. ACT Brumbies sweat on Alaalatoa, Carter injuries for Super Rugby. His set-piece quality is undoubted and, coupled with his ability to carry in the loose, plus his sheer physicality at the breakdown and in the tackle, the Newington College graduate has been making waves since his Super Rugby debut against the Chiefs in Canberra in 2014. - Injury worries - Back-rower Isi Naisarani and midfielder Tevita Kuridrani were the major omissions, and Rennie opted against any foreign-based players. We feel like we're starting to do that. As it remains unclear how many of the Brumbies’ scheduled fixtures are set to be cancelled, it also remains unknown how many matches Alaalatoa will miss through injury, if any. Matt Philip 5. Allan Alaalatoa rates himself an outside chance to return from a wrist injury this week as the ACT Brumbies gear up for a crucial Super Rugby derby. But Rossy was good there when he had to come on to the field [against the Waratahs] and it's a good chance for guys who have been working away in the background. Several Brumbies will be playing for their Super Rugby futures in the last rounds of the season, with McKellar yet to settle on his roster for the 2019 campaign. Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa is set to be out of action for up to six weeks after sustaining a broken arm in Sunday’s win over the Waratahs. But it also comes at a good time, if it could ever be considered that way. Marika Koroibete 12. Toni Pulu's season is in doubt. Empty stadium could cost Raiders $4 million, AIS emerges as coronavirus saviours for Olympic hopefuls. Allan Alaalatao damaged the ligaments in his ankle in the first week of Wallabies training. The tighthead prop was forced to leave the field by the half-hour mark in Canberra and was sporting a sling by full-time. "Some players just can't take a trick with injury and luck. The Brumbies take on the Reds on Sunday March 24 at Suncorp Stadium, kicking off at 3:05pm local, 4:05pm AEDT, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO. Liam Wright 7. Players who suffer from broken arms usually take up to six weeks to recover. Wallabies star dealt injury blow during Super Rugby suspension, Watch The Rugby Championship, Super Rugby AO/AU, & Mitre 10 Cup LIVE, Watch The Rugby Championship & Mitre 10 Cup LIVE, Bledisloe Cup experiment; Owens' milestone. But Rossy was good there when he had to come on to the field [against the Waratahs] and it's a good chance for guys who have been working away in the background. The Brumbies take on the Reds on Sunday March 24 at Suncorp Stadium, kicking off at 3:05pm local, 4:05pm AEDT, LIVE on FOX SPORTS and via RUGBY.com.au RADIO. Brumbies coach Dan McKellar couldn't hide his disappointment for a man described as one of the fastest players in the competition. "We're obviously not playing for the foreseeable future, so Allan will have surgery and we'll get him back when we can," McKellar said. He isn’t the only Brumbies star facing a stint on the sidelines, as wing Toni Pulu’s season is in jeopardy after re-injuring a troublesome shoulder against the Sunwolves two weeks ago. The impact of the painful news depends on whether you're a glass half full or half empty sort of person. But it's hard to sugar coat luckless Pulu's situation as he faces another long stint on the sideline after surgeons repair the damage in his shoulder. … “He just needs to get an X-ray but if you were a betting man that would be the way you’d lean,” he said. The one area the All Blacks think they lack depth in ahead of Wallabies showdown, Quarantine was supposed to be a disaster for the Wallabies. The ACT Brumbies are hopeful prop Allan Alaalatoa will be cleared to make his comeback from injury when he returns to Canberra on Sunday after a training incident ruined his Wallabies availability. Captain's Call: George Gregan and Allan Alaalatoa, Brumbies excited to get back on the paddock, Vodafone Super Rugby Round Three: Brumbies press conference, Sio And Alaalatoa Back In Tandem For Wallabies, Talking Tactics – Plus500 Brumbies vs Reds, Alaalatoa To Vice-Captain Wallabies Against Barbarians, Alaalatoa and Staniforth stick with UC Brumbies, The Brumbies are a proud part of Rugby AU. Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa is set to be out of action for up to six weeks after sustaining a broken arm in Sunday’s win over the Waratahs. Allan Alaalatao damaged the ligaments in his ankle in the first week of Wallabies training. "It's obviously going to test our depth. Home » Sport » ACT Brumbies sweat on Alaalatoa, Carter injuries for Super Rugby. Sign up to our mailing list for a weekly digest from the wide world of rugby. Alaalatoa was eligible to play international rugby for Australia through birth and New Zealand through residency, prior to his international debut for Samoa in 2019. Wallabies trio Alaalatoa, Scott Sio (hand) and Folau Fainga'a (toe) are all injured and all three would have likely missed a trip to Auckland this week anyway. Allan Alaalatoa backs Brumbies prop depth as club waits on Scott Sio injury By Chris Dutton Updated April 27, 2017 — 4.47pm first published April 26, 2017 — 3.25pm "We're just focusing on this game against the Hurricanes … we're just about improving and getting better every week. Fast approaching a century of Brumbies appearances, a milestone who should reach within the next two seasons, the reigning Brett Robinson Player of the Year’s leadership skills and amiable off-the-field persona, have made Alaalatoa a firm favourite with the Brumbies loyal support. Scans on Monday confirmed the Brumbies' worst fears of a fracture. "He's an important player in our group. However the Wallabies will be down a man for their next assignment, with prop Allan Alaalatoa set to miss Saturday's game against Argentina in Perth because of a knee injury… TP is unfortunately one of those players,” Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar said in the wake of his team’s defeat. Allan Alaalatoa rates himself an outside chance to return from a wrist injury this week as the ACT Brumbies gear up for a crucial Super Rugby derby. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6. Explore LIVE Rugby your way with the Rugby Xplorer App. Allan Alaalatoa rates himself an outside chance to return from a wrist injury this week as the ACT Brumbies gear up for a crucial Super Rugby derby. “The Brumbies can confirm that captain Allan Alaalatoa suffered a broken arm in the match against the Waratahs. The Brumbies may be out of action due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, but squad captain Allan Alaalatoa is expected to be sidelined for longer than most. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with the best news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match & player stats, live blog feeds, and in some territories live streaming of the world's greatest rugby tournaments all in HD. Super Rugby cancelled - what happens now? In the end he lasted just two games, injuring his shoulder when scoring a try against the Japan Sunwolves two weeks ago. Pulu has battled injuries for his entire Super Rugby career but was hoping for a change of luck this season. Allan Alaalatoa 4. The fact Alaalatoa has a broken arm and could miss just a handful of games because of the coronavirus disruption will ease some of the Brumbies' heartache. TP is unfortunately one of those players," McKellar said. But it's hard to sugar coat luckless Pulu's situation as he faces another long stint on the sideline after surgeons repair the damage in his shoulder. “He’s an important player in our group. “They have a lot to prove and they probably have the boys like Rodda and Taniela Tupou  looking at coming back and playing this Sunday. "When your captain and one of your vice captains play in specialist positions, you do need a group of leaders and we've got that.