The Parramatta Eels have beating rivals the Penrith Panthers but the win was soured after makeshift five-eighth Brad Takairangi was forced from the field with a knee injury.
Takairangi wasn't able to return to the game and early indications suggest he might have done his PCL.
UPDATE | Brad Takairangi won’t return to the action today, after injury to knee. #blueandgold pic.twitter.com/x8CBfBbrJD
— Parramatta Eels (@TheParraEels) April 22, 2017
Takaraingi will go for scans to confirm the damage but if the PCL injury is confirmed, he could be looking at up to eight weeks on the sidelines.
Brad Takairangi possible PCL injury by reports, by video hope no PLC/MCL involvement. PCL guide:
Gr1: 1-4wks
Gr2: 4-6wks
Gr3: 6-8wks pic.twitter.com/SnisU42x8j— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) April 22, 2017
With the Eels already missing fullback Bevan French, an injury to Takairangi would stretch them even further.
Clint Gutherson has been covering at fullback for the injured French but he could return to five-eighth with Josh Hoffman moving to fullback. Alternatively, Jamal Fogarty could be given the nod to don the No.6 jersey.
The Eels next match is against the North Queensland Cowboys next Saturday at 1300SMILES Stadium.
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