Live: Wallabies lose McDermott as Georgia fights back in Rugby World Cup opener

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Live: Wallabies lose McDermott as Georgia fights back in Rugby World Cup opener
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Australia vice-captain Tate McDermott is forced from the field following a head knock, as Georgia eats away at the Wallabies lead in the second half. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Oh this doesn't look too good for the Wallabies vice-captain.

The scrum half made a front-on tackle against Beka Gorgadze and got a whack on the head from the rampaging number eight's knee.I doubt we'll see him again today on the pitch in a playing capacity at least.It came from a brilliant break from the Georgians in the first instance. Luka Matkava started it on the run as he gathered a kick and then he linked up with Akaki Tabutsadze to race from their own 22 into the Wallabies 22.Jordan Petaia, by the way, also getting from treatment on his ankle.

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