LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are facing a back-line crisis as they prepare for their next match, with Jack Wighton potentially facing suspension for a high tackle.
Winger Tyrone Munro had already been forced off the field with a suspected collarbone injury, adding to the team's woes.
Coach Wayne Bennett is now faced with the task of making at least two changes to his line-up for the upcoming game.
Wighton has been charged by the Match Review Committee with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle charge.
If he decides to plead guilty early, he will be suspended for one match.
However, if he opts to contest the charge and is found guilty, his suspension could be increased to two matches.
With the injury to Munro and the suspension hanging over Wighton, the Rabbitohs find themselves with a shortage of outside backs in their Top 30 roster for the next game.
As a result, only Isaiah Tass, Jye Gray, and Campbell Graham are currently available to play in the backline for the Rabbitohs.
The absence of key players like Munro and potentially Wighton puts additional pressure on the team as they try to navigate through their back-line crisis and secure a strong performance in their upcoming match.
The situation has left the Rabbitohs scrambling to fill crucial positions in their line-up and to come up with a plan to overcome the challenges presented by the injuries and potential suspensions.
The team will need to rely on their remaining outside backs to step up and deliver a solid performance to help overcome the adversity they are facing.
Coach Bennett will need to carefully assess his line-up and make strategic decisions to ensure the team remains competitive despite the setbacks they have encountered.