Horrid for Nathan Cleary - taken off on a medicab after suffering a traumatic ankle injury (opposite leg to his previous foot bone stress injury)
Hip drop tackle mechanism - tacklers weight comes down on outside of lower leg trapping foot & turns it sideways.
Report from sideline of a possible open/compound fracture (bone pierces the skin). If confirmed open wound greatly increases risk of infection, will need washout during surgery to reduce risk.
Usual recovery range of ankle fracture/dislocations is 3-4 months but the open nature of the injury increases the uncertainty here & it might not be so clear cut.
Plenty more to come here. Thoughts with Cleary - such a significant injury.
ℹ️ Sir William John (Billy) Boston's Funeral Service takes place at 12.30pm this afternoon. For those attending, further information can be found below. There will be no admissions on the day.
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Australia used to perform a war cry- which would have sent shivers through Great Britain teams- at the start of every match on Kangaroo Tours for many years. Here are the 1967 Kangaroos performing this menacing act for the last time ever. Third test, Swinton. Aus 11-GB 3. #TRLV