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Sea Eagles Star Suffers Serious Leg Injury
9 May
Summary
- Sio Siua Taukeiaho sustained a severe lower leg injury while scoring.
- The player was stretchered off and taken to hospital.
- A suspected fractured tibia is the preliminary diagnosis.
Four Pines Park witnessed a critical moment on Saturday night as Sea Eagles forward Sio Siua Taukeiaho sustained a significant lower leg injury. The incident occurred while Taukeiaho was in the act of scoring Manly's fourth try, which had just extended their lead over Brisbane to 20-4 early in the second half.
Jubilant cheers quickly turned to concern as it became apparent Taukeiaho required immediate medical attention. He was subsequently stretchered off the field and administered pain relief before being transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
An update from the club later confirmed a suspected fractured tibia for the veteran player. The injury has cast a pall over the game, despite the team's commanding lead. Taukeiaho, a two-time premiership winner, has played 194 NRL games and was reportedly enjoying a career resurgence after a stint in the Super League.
