Recovery Update: Round One

George Bell injured his big toe/foot against the Highlanders in our second preseason game in Invercargill on Thursday. He is currently being reviewed by our medical team to determine the best management process. His return to play is unclear at this stage.

Kershawl Sykes-Martin injured his medial ligament (knee) in the same fixture and is expected to return to play in 5-6 weeks.

Finlay Brewis injured his shoulder in our first preseason fixture against the Blues in Kirwee. It has been determined that he requires surgery, and he will be unavailable for SRP.

Dallas McLeod had a bang to his hip. He is being monitored by the medical team until Friday’s game.

Others unavailable for Round 1 due to injury:

Codie TAYLOR Hamstring 2-3 weeks

Fletcher ANDERSON Heel 2-3 weeks

Rivez REIHANA Ankle 2-3 weeks

Seb CALDER AC Joint 3-5 weeks

Quentin STRANGE Pec/Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Dom GARDINER Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Jamie HANNAH Shoulder (surgery) 4-6 weeks

Aki TUIVAILALA Finger (surgery) 4-6 weeks

Johnny McNICHOLL Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Braydon ENNOR Wrist (surgery) Unclear currently

*The RTP (return to play) dates are indicative of when medical staff think injured players will be selectable for Super Rugby Pacific. They are subject to change depending on the player’s progress, so these dates are not final, and a player’s provisional RTP can differ from week to week.