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Jasper Bruce

Cooper speaks after serious injury

Quade Cooper could miss the World Cup, and forced to retire, after suffering an Achilles injury. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper is preparing for the long road to recovery after going down with a serious Achilles tendon injury in Australia's hard-fought 41-26 Rugby Championship win over Argentina.

In the second half of the Mendoza Test on Sunday (AEST), 34-year-old Cooper went down with the non-contact injury that has cast doubt over his 2023 Rugby World Cup hopes and future in the sport.

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