The Penrith Panthers are on edge regarding their captain Isaah Yeo's health, as the standout lock is scheduled for scans on Sunday to assess the severity of an injury sustained during the match against the New Zealand Warriors.
Yeo encountered this injury during a tense encounter on Friday night in Auckland, where the Panthers faced a formidable Warriors team. The club has announced that the results from his scans are anticipated to be revealed on Monday.
Initial assessments suggest that the injury might be related to a pectoral issue, which raises concerns about the possibility of Yeo missing the remainder of the season.
This situation poses a considerable setback to the Panthers' title aspirations, given Yeo's critical role in both leadership and performance throughout the season.
The 31-year-old also faces the risk of being unavailable for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup, set to commence in October.
Penrith now awaits the results from the scans with bated breath, as the severity of Yeo's injury will influence his opportunities at both club and international levels for the remainder of 2026.