Nawaqanitawase, Crichton sidelined as Roosters – and NSW – casualties mount
Sydney Roosters players Mark Nawaqanitawase and Angus Crichton have been sidelined with ankle and knee injuries, respectively, ahead of the State of Origin series opener on May 27. Nawaqanitawase is expected to undergo surgery for a syndesmosis injury, while Crichton awaits scans for a potential medial collateral ligament issue. The injuries add to New South Wales' growing list of Origin concerns, with other players also ruled out or facing suspension.
- ▪Mark Nawaqanitawase is expected to undergo ankle surgery after suffering a syndesmosis injury.
- ▪Angus Crichton is at risk of missing the State of Origin series opener due to a knee injury.
- ▪Roosters coach Trent Robinson confirmed Nawaqanitawase's injury and said Crichton is undergoing scans.
- ▪Brisbane Broncos' Kotoni Staggs faces suspension for an elbow incident in the match.
- ▪Other NSW Origin contenders like Tom Trbojevic and Jacob Kiraz are also injured.
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