Wolves suffer injury blow

Warrington Wolves have suffered a major blow ahead of the new season with the news that second-rower David Solomona has broken his leg in training.

The former Bradford and Wakefield man suffered the injury in the wolves final pre-season training camp in Australia and underwent surgery in the Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, Sydney.
Tony Smith’s side are currently ‘Down Under’ for a three week training camp before facing South Sydney on January 28th in what is sure to be a tough encounter. After that they will fly home and begin their preparations for the Super League opener on Sunday 5th February away at Hull FC.
Despite the injury, it is rugby previews are reporting that the 33-year-old is back with the squad and remains in high spirits and will be doing all he can to speed up his recovery.
"The operation was a success and David is now back with the squad and in good spirits," said a Warrington spokesperson.
"The club's medical staff are happy with how everything has gone so far and David will remain with the team for the duration of the pre-season training camp in Australia.”
The Wire have had a difficult time with injuries over the close season and the Kiwi is the second key payer to be ruled out for the opening of the season. Scrum-half Richie Myler dislocated his elbow in his side’s rugby league live online victory over Widnes on Boxing Day.
Full-back Brett Hodgson is also out until March with an ankle problem and Tony Smith will be hoping hi s fringe players will be able to step up to plate and fill the gaps left his star absentees.