Wakefield Trinity Wildcats hooker or half-back Kyle Wood will miss the start of the new Super League season after undergoing surgery for a detached retina.
The 23-year-old former Doncaster, Sheffield Eagles and Huddersfield Giants player, who was an ever-present during his first season with the Wildcats in 2012, suffered the injury during a training-ground accident. “He got a stray finger in his eye,” explained Wakefield coach Richard Agar.
“It’s a blow because Woody made a lot of impact last year and he’s been going great in pre-season. “He’s had surgery and will be out for two to three months, maybe even longer.”
State of Mind know that injuries are a major concern for all players and wish Kyle a speedy return to action
Poore start
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ Australian prop Justin Poore made an unforgettable first appearance on British soil when he was sent off in Super League champions Leeds Rhinos’ 40-26 win for sparking a Boxing Day brawl. The 27-year-old former Parramatta forward was given his marching orders by referee Jamie Leahy after clashing with Leeds prop Ryan Bailey just 20 minutes into the festive challenge match at Headingley.