Rugby World Cup 2015: Pocock looking likely to play

Wallaby David Pocock. Photo / Getty Images

Still fighting a troublesome calf, Wallabies talisman David Pocock has received some good news after avoiding sanction for an alleged kneeing incident in the victory over Wales.

The star flanker had scans on his injured calf yesterday and medical staff are confident it is not a tear. Coach Michael Cheika was in high spirits when asked about the 27-year-old's chances of tackling Scotland in Monday's quarter-final clash at Twickenham.

"With that guy's mentality he could probably be ready tomorrow," Cheika said.

"We'll just let it play out. We'll let it follow its course with the medics and go from there."

Star fullback Israel Folau is looking a more certain starter.

Cheika was also pleased with the news Pocock would not face any disciplinary hearing this week - but admitted he had not seen the incident that lit up social media.

A six-second video posted on Twitter showed Pocock held down in the ruck, before appearing to make contact with his right knee into the midriff of Wales hooker Scott Baldwin as he disentangled himself.

No other camera angles were shown of the incident that would highlight the force of the alleged kneeing. Baldwin appeared affected by the contact and stayed on the ground for several phases of play before recovering.

It was, however, not picked up by the on-field match officials and Pocock was merely given a warning.

But the warning equates to a yellow card, which means Pocock will walk a fine line should he encounter any more disciplinary trouble in the coming weeks - with three yellow cards resulting in a hearing and a likely ban.

- AAP