PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Dylan Edwards of the Panthers looks dejected during the round four NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium on April 05, 2019 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards is set to miss the start of the 2020 season due to an ankle injury.
The 24-year old hurt his ankle on Thursday and will have surgery on Thursday. He could be sidelined for up to two months.
"Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards will miss the start of the 2020 NRL season after suffering a serious ankle injury," the club confirmed via their website.
"Edwards sustained a syndesmosis tear in his right ankle at Panthers training on Tuesday after getting his leg caught in an awkward position.
"He will undergo surgery on Thursday and be sidelined for up to two months.
"Edwards' misfortune potentially opens the door for Caleb Aekins to add to his four NRL appearances when the season kicks off."