The Wests Tigers have received a surprising boost regarding Apisai Koroisau's injury status.
The club announced that their dummy half has a pectoral muscle strain instead of the anticipated tear, meaning his season is not over.
Koroisau sustained the injury during a challenging match on Saturday against the St George Illawarra Dragons in Kogarah.
This defeat marked the Tigers' seventh loss in nine games, while the Dragons celebrated only their second win of the season.
Initially, there were concerns that Koroisau's injury could sideline him for about three months.
However, the latest update suggests he is expected to be out for just four weeks.
"Apisai Koroisau will be out for four weeks with a pectoral muscle strain," the club disclosed in a brief social media update.
"Scans taken on Sunday have revealed a low-grade strain of the muscle tendon junction following Saturday night's game against the Dragons."
Koroisau plays a vital role in the Tigers' lineup, and his absence was felt immediately after he left the field on Saturday.
The timeline for his recovery indicates he will likely miss several significant matches.
This includes games against the New Zealand Warriors, Canterbury Bulldogs, Canberra Raiders, and the Parramatta Eels leading up to Round 22.