Star Western Power lock Izack Rodda is going through the prospect of one other prolonged stint on the sidelines after re-injuring his troublesome proper foot.
Rodda suffered the damage throughout the Power’s trial loss to Fijian Drua final week.
It is the identical foot Rodda wanted surgical procedure on final yr with that setback ruling him out of the Wallabies 2022 worldwide season.
He additionally underwent surgical procedure on his foot in 2019.
No timeline has but been set on Rodda’s return, however he’ll positively miss the beginning of the Tremendous Rugby Pacific season which kicks off for the Power in opposition to the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday evening.
If the damage is deemed severe sufficient to require surgical procedure it will impression Rodda’s preparations in a giant manner for the 2023 World Cup in France, which begins on September 8.
The most recent damage got here as a shock even to Rodda, who spoke about his seemingly profitable street to restoration after final Thursday’s trial match.
“The foot nonetheless has a bit of method to go nevertheless it’s good to get the physique on the market, really feel it within the lungs and revel in some footy once more after a protracted break,” Rodda informed rugby.com.au.
“The foot is simply getting used to the actions of rugby once more and strengthening within the contact moments after plenty of straight line operating in rehab.
“By way of the entire 5 months or so of the very detailed return-to-play plan from my surgeon and physios, this yr’s World Cup was on the forefront of my thoughts.”
Dropping Rodda is a large blow to the Power, who’re already mild on for expertise and are being broadly tipped to complete close to the foot of the desk.
