Nathan Cleary Sustained An Injury Ending Career Better news came about winger Jason Saab, whose shoulder issue is only likely to keep him out of action for a few weeks. In the first half of Manly’s 30-24 loss to the Dolphins on Thursday, Saab was injured while attempting to save a try. However, following the Round-13 bye, he should be able to play again.
Penrith will rely on rookie playmaker Jack Cole to start in place of Nathan Cleary, the star halfback’s eight-week absence due to a hamstring strain.
Due to Brad Schneider’s knee injury, who is also expected to be out for Sunday’s Magic Round matchup against the Warriors, Jarome Luai is probably going to move to halfback and Cole to five-eighth.
Midway through his third NRL match against Canterbury, Cole replaced Cleary. He is being prepared to replace Luai for Penrith when he joins Wests Tigers in 2025.
The Warriors’ star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will not be fit to take on Penrith after missing Sunday’s match against the Roosters in Sydney due to a hamstring injury sustained during practise.
After the defeat, coach Andrew Webster stated that RTS might be out for up to six weeks, however there was still a chance he could return in the upcoming two weeks.
Shaun Johnson, the veteran halfback, is doubtful for Magic Round due to a pec issue. However, he will need to be evaluated when the Warriors get back to Auckland.
Due to hamstring strains, Titans veteran Kieran Foran and winger Phil Sami were unable to complete Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Meanwhile, Manly star Tom Trbojevic will miss seven weeks of play due to a more serious tear, and coach Anthony Seibold will attempt a different strategy to replace his Dally M Medal-winning fullback.
In previous seasons, when Trojevic has been sidelined, the Sea Eagles have turned to Reuben Garrick; however, Tolutau Koula is expected to start against Brisbane on Friday at Suncorp Stadium.
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