In a disappointing turn of events, New Zealand Warriors second rower Kurt Capewell has sustained a torn calf during the warm-up prior to their match against the Canberra Raiders on Friday night.
This development has led to Leka Halasima being elevated into the starting lineup, allowing Morgan Gannon a better opportunity to join the action from the bench wearing the number 20 jersey.
Initial assessments from the club's medical team indicate that the prognosis is not encouraging, with Capewell likely sidelined for several weeks.
He will soon undergo scans to ascertain the full extent of his injury.
The Warriors' injury troubles have escalated further, as Chanel Harris-Tevita was removed from the field in the eighth minute after suffering a knockout due to contact with Noah Martin's hip.
As a result of this incident, Harris-Tevita is anticipated to be unavailable for the upcoming match against the Knights, following the mandatory 11-day stand-down protocol.