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April 15, 2010 1
Out for the Eels clash ...Souths captain Roy Asotasi. Picture: Robb Cox Source: The Daily Telegraph
THE Rabbitohs have been on a roll but the in-form red and green forward pack has suffered a double blow leading into Sunday's match against Parramatta with skipper Roy Asotasi and strike forward Michael Crocker set to be ruled out.
Inspirational captain Asotasi is struggling to recover from a knee injury in time for the showdown with Parramatta while Queensland hardman Crocker is long odds to make his first NRL appearance for the season.
The Rabbits pack failed to live up to the hype after starting the season as the most talked about engine room in the game but the red and green rumblings have developed into an ominous roar during three straight victories.
The loss of Asotasi and Crocker represents a major test for the South Sydney pack, with Ben Lowe also missing for one week through suspension for a careless high tackle.
The Eels will be motivated by Nathan Hindmarsh breaking Brett Kenny's all-time match record of 265 appearances for the blue and gold, with the Parramatta legend to become the most-capped Eel of all time.
Crocker underwent three off-season operations and continues to be a work-in-progress for the South Sydney rehabilitation staff.
Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225854095439
April 15, 2010 1
Out for the Eels clash ...Souths captain Roy Asotasi. Picture: Robb Cox Source: The Daily Telegraph
THE Rabbitohs have been on a roll but the in-form red and green forward pack has suffered a double blow leading into Sunday's match against Parramatta with skipper Roy Asotasi and strike forward Michael Crocker set to be ruled out.
Inspirational captain Asotasi is struggling to recover from a knee injury in time for the showdown with Parramatta while Queensland hardman Crocker is long odds to make his first NRL appearance for the season.
The Rabbits pack failed to live up to the hype after starting the season as the most talked about engine room in the game but the red and green rumblings have developed into an ominous roar during three straight victories.
The loss of Asotasi and Crocker represents a major test for the South Sydney pack, with Ben Lowe also missing for one week through suspension for a careless high tackle.
The Eels will be motivated by Nathan Hindmarsh breaking Brett Kenny's all-time match record of 265 appearances for the blue and gold, with the Parramatta legend to become the most-capped Eel of all time.
Crocker underwent three off-season operations and continues to be a work-in-progress for the South Sydney rehabilitation staff.
Source: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225854095439