WARRINGTON WOLVES halfback Leon Hayes will be out for six months after suffering a fracture dislocation of his ankle in the Wolves’ 17-12 loss to the Salford Red Devils at the weekend.
Hayes left the field on a stretcher during that loss in visible agony as supporters around the Halliwell Jones Stadium sang his name.
The 20-year-old halfback will now face surgery as he faces a long road back to recovery.
Following the result, Warrington head coach Sam Burgess said on the injury: “It’s not a great one for him, it’s a tough injury.
“We don’t know the full extent yet, but it’s not great. I’ve spoken to him on the phone and he’s in good spirits – he’s probably more disappointed with the loss, which shows a lot about his character.
“It’s not looking good, so it could be a long time on the sidelines. I’m gutted for him, but that’s sport.”
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