
Raiders' Matty Nicholson faces surgery for a syndesmosis injury and fractured fibula, sidelining him long-term.
Canberra Raiders forward Matty Nicholson is facing a long spell on the sidelines as he undergoes surgery on a syndesmosis injury anf fractured fibula.
Any hope of a speedy return for Nicholson - who has been a breakout player for the Raiders this year following his move from England - has been dashed with the news.
At one point, the Raiders led the game 20 points to nil, before being overrun 32 points to 20 in the second half.