PAUL WELLENS has admitted that Harry Robertson is unlikely to feature in St Helens’ Good Friday trip to rivals Wigan Warriors.
Young centre Robertson has been a bright spark in the early rounds of the season for Saints but suffered a quad injury in last week’s win over Wakefield Trinity.
The results of a scan are yet to be delivered but coach Wellens said: “While we’re hopeful it’s good news, it isn’t likely to be.”
Winger Lewis Murphy and back-rower Joe Batchelor also came off the field against Wakefield with knocks.
While Murphy’s withdrawal was merely a precaution, Batchelor will be monitored over the next couple of days before a decision is made.
“Joe Batchelor has trained with the physios today (Monday) and we’re hoping he’s going to be alright but the next 24-48 hours will but crucial,” added Wellens.
Robertson’s injury, combined with Konrad Hurrell’s continued absence, leaves St Helens short at centre even accounting for Mark Percival’s anticipated return from a head injury (Jake Wingfield could likewise also come back if given the all-clear).
Wellens insisted: “We’ve got some patch-up work to do in the outside backs, that’s a position we’re struggling in, but we will have 17 players take the field ready to do the job.”
