Leeds Rhinos winger Maika Sivo is expected to be sidelined for “six to eight weeks” with a suspected broken forearm, a massive blow for the Super League leaders. He picked up the injury while attempting a tackle during their 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls, and was seen with his arm in a sling at the end of the match.
League Leaders Take a Hit
This isn’t just any player going down; Sivo is the Super League’s leading try scorer this season, already racking up an incredible 29 tries. Losing that kind of offensive power is tough, especially when Leeds is already battling a growing injury list that includes captain Ash Handley, Keenan Palasia, and Daniel Levi.
What’s Next for the Rhinos?
The Rhinos, who moved two points clear of Wakefield Trinity and Wigan at the top of the Super League table with that win, have seven regular season matches left. Coach Arthur told BBC Radio Leeds that Sivo “will probably be looking at a broken forearm” that they’ll “plate it, six to eight weeks [out].” With the regular campaign wrapping up on Friday, September 11 and the Grand Final set for Saturday, October 3, this injury puts Sivo’s return on a tight timeline, and the team will need to step up big to maintain their lead without their top scorer.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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