Injury Update: Dolphins’ Tabuai-Fidow, Storm’s Kamikamica, and Knights’ Ponga Dealt Major Blows

The Dolphins have been hit with a major setback as flying fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow suffered a hamstring injury just 20 minutes into their clash with the Broncos on Friday night. The injury occurred as he tried to chase down Brisbane winger Corey Oates, with Tabuai-Fidow pulling up short and being ruled out for the rest of the match.

Commentator Corey Parker confirmed the injury, stating, “He won’t be back this evening, it is a hamstring injury, we thought it was a hip but it was a hammy.” This injury adds to the Dolphins’ woes as they were already missing key players such as Felise Kaufusi, Thomas Flegler, and Herbie Farnworth, leaving coach Wayne Bennett with a severely depleted lineup.

In other injury news, Storm enforcer Tui Kamikamica suffered a calf injury just four minutes into their game against the Bulldogs, forcing him to sit out the rest of the match. The Knights also faced a blow as star fullback Kalyn Ponga was seen clutching his hip in discomfort after a kick-off against the Roosters, raising concerns for Newcastle.

Additionally, the Panthers may have to wait longer for the return of Nathan Cleary, as his hamstring injury is recovering slower than expected, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming games. With a number of key players sidelined across various teams, the NRL is facing a significant injury crisis in Round 6.

As the competition intensifies, teams will have to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome these setbacks and continue their pursuit of victory. Stay tuned for more updates on the injury front as the NRL season progresses.