The Canberra Raiders have received some positive news in relation to the cheekbone injury sustained by winger Jordan Rapana.
Rapana suffered a high shot in the 15th minute of the win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs, however finished the game with the aid of a head gear.
Following the game, Rapana had scans on Tuesday before seeing a specialist today.
The specialist was happy with the results of the scans and has said that the fracture to Rapana’s cheekbone is stable and not depressed.
A depressed fracture would result in Rapana being sidelined for 6-8 weeks.
Rapana’s injury will be reviewed again next Tuesday but at this stage he will be sidelined for 1-2 weeks.
Canberra Raiders Injury List
NAME: Jordan Rapana
INJURY: Cheekbone
DUE BACK: Round 9-10
NOTE: Rapana will not be participating in any contact training until the review on Tuesday.
NAME: David Shillington
INJURY: Thumb
DUE BACK: Round 9-11
NOTE: Shillington has resumed some training but is still in a soft cast for his broken thumb
NAME: Joel Edwards
INJURY: Toe
DUE BACK: Indefinite
NOTE: Edwards has surgery on a toe and will be assessed once the cast is removed in 2-3 weeks time.
NAME: Jeff Lynch
INJURY: Hand
DUE BACK: Round 9-11
