Injury Update: Horsburgh suffers foot injury

Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh will miss three months, after scans revealed a Lisfranc injury to his foot.

The injury requires surgery and a 12-week recovery period.

In other Raiders injury news, Joe Tapine’s knee will be assessed this week to see if he will be available for the round eight clash against the Dragons at GIO Stadium, after he was a late withdrawal against the Eels last weekend.

John Bateman continues to work on his rehab for his shoulder injury and has not yet recommenced training with the main NRL squad. A timeframe on when he may return will be provided once he’s able to do so.

Injuries:

NAME: Corey Horsburgh

INJURY: Foot

EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite, but expected to miss around 12 weeks

NAME: Joe Tapine

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 8-9

NAME: John Bateman

INJURY: Shoulder

EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite

NAME: Andre Niko

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Season