The Parramatta Eels can provide the following injury update on the NRL squad ahead of their Round 24 match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
| Player |
Injury | Expected return |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Russell | Hand | 3-4 weeks |
| Sam Tuivaiti | Knee (MCL) | Next season |
| Kitione Kautoga | Ankle syndesmosis injury | Round 27 |
Here’s the Parramatta Eels’ official NRL injury update ahead of their Round 24 clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs:
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Sean Russell | Fractured hand | 3–4 weeks |
| Sam Tuivaiti | Knee (MCL grade 2) | Next season (2026) |
| Kitione Kautoga | Syndesmosis ankle injury | Round 27 |
Additional context from broader coverage:
- Sam Tuivaiti’s knee injury has ruled him out for the rest of the 2025 season.
- According to the NRL’s Casualty Ward, two other players—Arthur Miller-Stephen (ACL) and Kitione Kautoga (syndesmosis)—are also expected to miss until 2026.
- Sean Russell’s fractured hand occurred during the recent clash with Melbourne, effectively ending his season with about five rounds remaining.
Summary:
For Round 24, Sean Russell will miss a few more weeks, Sam Tuivaiti is out for the season with hopes for a full return next pre-season, and Kitione Kautoga is targeting a comeback in Round 27.
Let me know if you’d like updates on other squad members or recovery progress as the season wraps up!
