Mitchell Barnett, co-captain of the New Zealand Warriors, is out of action due to a broken thumb.
The injury occurred during the team's match against Wests Tigers last Friday at Go Media Stadium.
Barnett underwent surgery earlier this week, though his timeline for returning remains uncertain.
This injury marks a setback for Barnett, who was just back on the field for his second game after recovering from knee surgery.
He played for 52 minutes in the match against the Tigers before sustaining the injury.