After undergoing a second knee reconstruction in twelve months, David Pocock's Super Rugby season has been cruelly cut short.

The Wallaby flanker made his return to competitive rugby with the Brumbies, playing in their two opening Super Rugby clashes with the Reds and the Western Force.

The flanker now faces a nine-month layoff.

The Brumbies take on the Hurricanes tomorrow at 6.35pm while the Reds will play the Cheetahs at 8.40pm.

Meanwhile, the Crusaders host the Stormers at 6.35pm this Saturday while and the Force play the Rebels at 8.40pm.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso