The Rabbitohs have been dealt a serious harm blow with gun utility Silivia Havili reportedly sidelined for as much as half of the 2023 season.
The 29-year-old reportedly suffered a torn tendon in his ankle earlier this week based on WWOS and the harm required surgical procedure.
Havili’s return date can be depending on his restoration, nonetheless there was reportedly a “fair bit of damage”.
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“We are looking at at least 10 weeks,” a Rabbitohs membership supply instructed WWOS.
“Hopefully he will heal quickly, but there was a fair bit of damage in there.”
Havili signed a two-year contract extension in January, locking his future down in Redfern till the top of 2025.
The gun ahead has performed 127 NRL video games throughout stints with the Warriors, Dragons, Raiders and Rabbitohs.
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Havili has additionally represented each Tonga and New Zealand, enjoying for Tonga in the newest World Cup final 12 months.
Havili performed at each hooker and lock final 12 months, primarily coming off the bench throughout his 23 appearances.
His harm might now see younger weapons Blake Taaffe or Peter Mamouzelos put on the No.14 jersey to start out the season.
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