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Australia v England halted as Tom Banks suffers gruesome injury and Sky Sports commentators apologise for replays

Australia's opening Test with England at Perth's Optys Stadium was briefly halted after Wallabies star Tom Banks suffered a gruesome arm break.

The 28-year-old was forced off 23 minutes into his side's clash with Eddie Jones' side, who were leading 6-0 at the time.

Replays showed Banks landing awkwardly on his arm, causing an apparent break, with Sky Sports commentator Miles Harrison apologising for the graphic nature of the replays as the game was halted for nearly five minutes.

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That comes despite the fact it was the host Australian broadcasters in control of the replays.

Jordan Petaia eventually replaced the full back, who was carted off the field with the injury.

It was just one of several blows for the Wallabies during an eventful first half. Firstly, Quade Cooper was forced out shortly before kick-off, before Allan Alaalatoa withdrew with an HIA shortly after Banks departed. Then, Australia's woes were compounded shortly before the break as Darcy Swain was sent off for a headbutt on Jonny Hill.

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