Nathan Cleary requires surgery on both feet after horrific NRL preliminary final injury
Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary faces surgery on both feet following a severe ankle injury during an NRL preliminary final. The match also saw several other key players suffer significant injuries, raising concerns for Australia's upcoming Rugby League World Cup campaign.
Why it matters
The loss of multiple star players to long-term injuries significantly impacts the competitive outlook for the Australian national team in the upcoming World Cup.
Nathan Cleary is taken from the field after his horrific injury against the Knights. ( Getty Images: Darrian Traynor )
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says son Nathan went into Sunday's preliminary final with a broken right foot.
Nathan then suffered a horrific compound fracture to his left ankle, with Ivan saying he would need surgery for both injuries.
Injuries to fellow Panthers stars Dylan Edwards and Isaah Yeo could mean bad news for Australia at next month's Rugby League World Cup.
Link copied Share Share article Nathan Cleary will require surgery on both feet, with his father Ivan revealing the superstar halfback had been playing on a broken right foot before suffering a compound fracture of his left ankle.
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