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AAP
February 19, 2011, 2:24 am
The Melbourne Rebels' disappointing start to the Super Rugby season is set to continue with fears their five-eighth James Hilgendorf could be ruled out for the season.
Hilgendorf suffered a shoulder injury two minutes into their opening 43-0 loss to NSW at AAMI Park on Friday night and left the field, replaced by Danny Cipriani.
He will undergo scans in Melbourne on Saturday, and it's believed the injury could be season-ending.
Centre Cooper Vuna also injured his shoulder in the seven try romp by NSW, while flanker Hoani McDonald is believed to have broken his right hand.
Kurtley Beale and Drew Mitchell scored two tries apiece for the Waratahs.
The Rebels next face the Brumbies in Melbourne on Friday night.
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