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Handley's Appendix Woes Sideline Rhinos Captain
17 Jul
Summary
- Captain Ash Handley requires appendix surgery, sidelining him for three weeks.
- Two other key players, Jarrod O'Connor and Ryan Hall, are also injured.
- Cooper Jenkins is cleared to play after an earlier eye injury scare.
Leeds Rhinos are facing a significant player shortage as captain Ash Handley has been ruled out for three weeks following an appendix operation performed earlier this week. This surgery means Handley will miss upcoming Super League fixtures against Castleford Tigers, Bradford Bulls, and Toulouse.
The team's woes are compounded by other key absences. Hooker Jarrod O'Connor is unavailable for the Castleford game due to concussion symptoms, and he is currently undergoing the return-to-play protocol. Prop Keenan Palasia is already sidelined for six weeks with a foot injury, and winger Ryan Hall continues to recover from a similar foot problem sustained at the start of the month.
Despite the mounting injury list, there is a silver lining for the Rhinos. Prop Cooper Jenkins has been medically cleared to participate after being forced off the field last week due to an eye injury. His return provides a much-needed boost to the squad.
