Ponga's major injury issue laid bare by horror blunder
The Knights have been hit with a serious injury concern after Kalyn Ponga failed to finish his side’s match as they lost 36-12 to the Bulldogs.
Ponga consistently limped his way through the first half, and could only play 11 minutes after the break.
The fullback had a limited impact, running only seven times for 44 metres.
Ponga suffered a hip injury against the Roosters last week and clearly looked as if he wasn’t 100 per cent.
However, in a double blow, it was revealed on Fox League that Ponga was in a moon boot after suffering a foot injury.
Post-game, coach Adam O’Brien confirmed it wasn’t a good prognosis for the Knights and Ponga.
“It’s nothing to do with the hip pointer, it’s in the foot, a ligament in the foot. As far as I know it’s pretty rare so not great signs for us,” he said post-match.
Newcastle struggled in the first half, with the Bulldogs leading 18-6 at the break after tries to Sam Hughes, Jacob Kiraz and Bronson Xerri. Dylan Lucas was the try-scorer for the Knights.
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