Australian MXoN team down to two
By TMX Archives on 24th Sep 15
With just days left until the 2015 Motocross of Nations kicks off in Ernee, France, Australia's hopes have been hit hard after their MX2 rider Jay Wilson sustained a nasty injury whilst out practising.The crash left him with a tear in his stomach muscles, and with a risk of infection, Wilson has made the decision as early as possible so that the team can hopefully find a replacement.Below is Wilson's full statement that he posted earlier on Instagram...
jaywilson_6 - I'm absolutely gutted. After long discussions with the doctors here in Europe, I have been forced to withdraw from the 2015 MX of Nations.
On Monday afternoon while testing, I had a very small crash and fell on a rock, which ripped open the side of my stomach, and tore my stomach muscles. Given that I now have an open wound, and with high risk of infection, I am no longer able to represent Australia in the MX2 class at the MXoN in France this weekend.
With there still being a number of days until the event kicks off, I wanted to make the decision to withdraw early, to ensure Australia has the opportunity to fill my position, and to give both Todd Waters and Dean Ferris the best chance possible to have a successful weekend. The MXoN is a team event, and it would be selfish of me to turn up behind the eight ball.
This is without a doubt one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in my career, and although I am hugely disappointed, Australia deserves to have a 100% healthy team representing our country on the weekend.
Thank you to Josh Coppins and Mike Ward for being there for me, and for helping me in making what has been a tough, but right decision for everyone.
Jay
