Wallabies rule out Barnes & Tahu

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Australia backs Berrick Barnes and Timana Tahu will miss the rest of the Wallabies' European tour after picking up injuries in the win over Italy.

Fly-half Barnes, 22, suffered suspected posterior cruciate ligament damage in the 30-20 victory on Saturday, while centre Tahu has damaged hamstrings.

Queensland Reds fly-half Barnes is due to undergo scans in London ahead of the Cook Cup match against England.

With a squad of 34, coach Robbie Deans will not call up any replacements.

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The blow of losing Barnes and Tanu will have been eased by the impressive debuts on Saturday of fly-half Quade Cooper, who scored late on to seal the victory, and 18-year-old utility back James O'Connor.