Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii, an integral player for the team, will unfortunately be out for the rest of the 2023 season due to a serious biceps injury.
The news, reported by the official Raiders website, has left fans and teammates devastated.
Papalii, known for his explosive runs and strong defensive capabilities, will require surgery on his biceps tendon.
This procedure will be performed today, but the recovery period is expected to be lengthy, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.