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The injury cast a huge shadow over Gareth Jenkins' tourists as they flew home in the knowledge the five-times capped Cardiff Blue will miss the World Cup and 2008 RBS Six Nations Championship.

Czekaj suffered the injury in the 22nd minute, twisting badly as he tried to offload in a tackle by Wallaby hooker Stephen Moore.

The 21-year-old underwent surgery in Brisbane as the tour party headed for the airport and the Welsh Rugby Union are flying his girlfriend out to be with the 6ft 3in player who has been told he cannot fly home for at least 14 days after the operation.

However, despite the defeat and the fact Wales were largely on defensive duties during their defeats in both Tests, coach Jenkins hinted veteran Colin Charvis and 2005 Grand Slam skipper Michael Owen are among those to have done their chances of appearing at the autumn tournament a power of good.

Charvis was Wales' outstanding performer in Sydney and Brisbane, overcoming the difficulties of a lack of possession from the front five on each occasion to outplay world class-rated Phil Waugh and George Smith.

Owen replaced Brent Cockbain in the first Test and in the Australian-born player's absence through injury, impressed around the field with some fine footballing touches.

Jenkins said: "There are no complaints. It wasn't even close and full credit to Australia. But Charvis has proven to everybody here at 34 that he still has world class in him and he was great. Michael Owen brought a lot of continuity as a ball-carrier.

"I'm pleased with the performances of the likes of Colin and other experienced players.

"This tour has allowed players like Colin and Michael, who didn't have the opportunity in the Six Nations, to make a statement and they did it in great style and fashion."