Taukeiafo Hospitalised After Gruesome Leg Injury
"It's an awful injury for a player of his age and contract status." – Dan Ginnane, Fox League
During an NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday night, Sea Eagles forward Sio Siua Taukeiaho sustained a lower leg injury. The incident occurred in the second half while Taukeiaho was scoring a try, with Manly leading 20-4 at the time.
Injury Details
Taukeiaho was stretchered off the field and given pain relief before being transported to a hospital by ambulance.
Fox League reported that he suffered a suspected fractured tibia and fibula. According to reports, the injury occurred after a tackle by Brisbane hooker Cory Paix, whose leg landed on Taukeiaho's ankle.
Player Profile
Taukeiaho, 34, is a two-time premiership winner who has played 194 NRL games. He is off-contract at the end of the year and had recently returned to the NRL after a stint in the Super League.
Match Official Response
No penalty was awarded on the play. The match review committee did not charge Cory Paix in relation to the tackle.
Commentary
Social media users debated whether the tackle constituted an illegal hip-drop tackle. Manly coach Kieran Foran expressed sympathy for Taukeiaho, describing him as a professional and hoping for a swift recovery.
Fox League commentator Dan Ginnane noted the severity of the injury given Taukeiaho's age and contract status.