A Super League international winger’s horror injury prognosis has been confirmed

They went 18-0 down early on and despite bringing it back to 18-18, Tex Hoy’s late try was enough to give Craig Lingard’s side the points.

Tom Johnstone scored a try in the game as he outpaced Jason Qareqare to score his side’s first from a kick from Jordan Abdull.

However, his knee was heavily bandaged right from the start and he was given a torrid time by Qareqare for much of the game, uncharacteristically scorched by the pace of arguably one of the fastest in Super League.

This led many to question why Johnstone was even on the field as he did not look fully fit – and was down for a long period during the break, eventually having to be helped off leave the field.

A Super League international winger’s horror injury prognosis has been confirmed

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Now, as feared, the Dragons have confirmed it is a serious injury.

Today, they shared in a club statement: “Tom Johnstone underwent scans to determine the extent of his injury after leaving the pitch injured during last Sunday’s game at Castleford.

“The scans showed a fractured fibula.

“His recovery will determine his availability.”

At this point, it’s unclear to what extent it actually is, but it often takes several months for this type of injury to keep players out, meaning it could potentially be season-ending. his.

This would mean he will no longer play for the team as he will join Wakefield Trinity next season.