Newcastle Knights forward Kai Pearce-Paul was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe shin injury during the match. A boot stud left a large gash on his shin, requiring immediate surgery. Coach O’Brien described the injury as “huge, like a shark bite,” noting that while it’s not a bone break or soft-tissue injury, it’s still a significant wound.
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