Sione Lousi out for six months

Vodafone Warriors prop Sione Lousi will be sidelined for six months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday’s NRL trial against the Gold Coast Titans at Burleigh Heads. Photo: Photosport.

The 23-year-old Lousi, who was used off the bench in the 24-42 loss to the Titans, had scans yesterday.

“We initially thought there was a possibility Sione had damaged his posterior cruciate ligament but unfortunately scans have confirmed he has ruptured his ACL,” said Vodafone Warriors doctor John Mayhew.

“He’ll have surgery in about two weeks once the swelling has gone down.”

Head coach Matthew Elliott said everyone at the club felt for Lousi.
“It’s devastating for him but he’ll have every support we can give him,” he said.

“We’ll ensure he’s kept occupied throughout and have every hope we’ll get him back on the field before the end of the season.

“As well as working through the physical side of his rehab, we’re going to involve Sione in studies to keep him busy.”

Lousi played 22 of the Vodafone Warriors’ 24 games last season, boosting his career tally to 31 since his debut in 2012.

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