{"id":327353,"date":"2023-08-31T00:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T00:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=327353"},"modified":"2023-08-31T04:02:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T04:02:14","slug":"another-star-ruled-out-of-blockbuster-grudge-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=327353","title":{"rendered":"Another star ruled out of blockbuster grudge match"},"content":{"rendered":"

F\ufeffriday's blockbuster NRL<\/a> clash at Accor Stadium was already lacking a bit of star power, and has just taken another hit.<\/p>\n

Roosters<\/a> centre Joey Manu<\/a> was named in the team on Tuesday but has been withdrawn as he battles to overcome a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

The Kiwi international suffered the injury last week while filling in at fullback against the Wests Tigers<\/a>, \ufeffafer a concussion to captain James Tedesco<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tedesco was named in the side to play the Rabbitohs<\/a> this week and at this stage hasn't been withdrawn.<\/p>\n

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But Manu's absence follows that of Bunnies fullback Latrell Mitchell and Chooks enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, who will both be missing due to suspension.<\/p>\n

It was two years ago when Mitchell controversially crashed into Manu with his shoulder, ending both players' seasons in one tackle with an illegal shot that shattered the latter's cheekbone.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Fans are promised on-field fireworks every time the two proud Sydney clubs meet and there is plenty at stake on Friday aside from the usual bragging rights.<\/p>\n

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South Sydney currently holds eighth spot on the ladder, but the Bunnies are equal on competition points with th Roosters and Cowboys, who sit behind on for-and-against.<\/p>\n

Both teams essentially have to win Friday's game to have a chance of qualifying for finals.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\ufeffManu will be replaced at centre by Corey Allan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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