Alex Johnston is sidelined for 2-3 weeks due to a calf injury; Edward Kosi will replace him.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have disclosed that NRL's all-time leading try-scorer, Alex Johnston, is sidelined due to a calf injury that will keep him out for several weeks.
In his last game against the Parramatta Eels, Johnston played the entire 80 minutes, helping secure a 32 to 12 victory while covering 125 meters from 13 carries.
Although there were no visible signs of trouble during the match, the club has confirmed that he sustained a calf injury, which, while minor, will require a recovery period of about two to three weeks.
With Edward Kosi ready to take the field on the opposite wing, Dayne Jennings is set to start against the weakened Penrith Panthers this weekend. Additionally, Jack Wighton makes his return to the backline after recovering from a broken arm, shifting Tallis Duncan back to the second-row position.