Kai Pearce-Paul Hospitalized After Nasty Shin Injury; Knights Face Tough Road Ahead

Kai Pearce-Paul Hospitalized After Nasty Shin Injury; Knights Face Tough Road Ahead
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. Pearce-Paul was injured late in the first half after several tackles before limping off to seek medical attention. The Knights are also set to be without Tyson Frizell next week due to a concussion, though there is hope that State of Origin...
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