Injured Wallabies wing Lote Tuqiri remains optimistic his troublesome left knee won't force him out of the upcoming six-match Spring tour.

Tuqiri underwent surgery to repair damage 11 days ago, prompting Coach Robbie Deans to extend his touring party to 34 players in the event the 66-Test veteran is unable to take his place.

The 29-year-old, who has four weeks to prove his fitness before the squad departs on October 27th ahead of the historic Bledisloe Cup clash in Hong Kong, will be confined to the sidelines throughout this week's four-day training camp in Sydney.

While desperate not to miss out on the gruelling tour which sees the Wallabies meet New Zealand, Italy, England, France, Wales and the Barbarians, the dual international insists he will adopt a cautious approach.