Huge blow for Souths as star halfback sidelined

Star South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds is out for four to six weeks after tearing ligaments in his thumb in his side's victory over the Raiders.

In a major blow for the Rabbitohs' title hopes, Reynolds will have to sit and watch from the sidelines as his troops endure a tough month of footy against the likes of the Storm, Cronulla, Panthers and the Eels.

The Daily Telegraph reports, X-rays revealed the extent of Reynolds' injury after he persevered through pain to lead the Bunnies to a thrilling win in the nation's capital.

It's expected coach Wayne Bennett will move inform veteran Benji Marshall to halfback and Cody Walker back to five-eighth, meaning he will have to find another fullback replacement for Latrell Mitchell.

Young gun teammate Cam Murray is also facing three weeks on the sideline after sustaining a serious lower leg injury that may reportedly require surgery.

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