Nelson Asofa-Solomona. Picture/ Photosport
Kiwis and Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss out on Saturday’s NRL All Stars clash after being bitten by a dog.
According to the Sydney Early Morning Herald, the 26-year-old needed surgical treatment and stitches due to a dog bite on his hand on New Year’s Eve.
Asofa-Solomona took out of the clash with the injury supposedly postponing his go back to complete pre-season training.
“It was an honour to again be selected to wear the Māori jersey,” Asofa-Solomona stated in a declaration launched by Melbourne Storm.
“Unfortunately I’m not physically in the position to be able to play in such an intensive match so soon in my pre-season preparations.
“I’m looking forward to seeing my Māori brothers in action again and wish them all the best against the Indigenous team.”
Asofa-Solomona is the current prominent gamer to miss out on the NRL’s season-opening exhibit match.
Sydney Roosters Joseph Manu (facial) and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (hamstring) along with Warriors duo Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (hamstring) and Dylan Walker (hip) have actually likewise been dismissed due to injuries.
Previous Warriors half Daejarn Asi and Tigers winger Starford Toa have actually likewise taken out, while Bulldogs star Josh Addo-Carr will avoid the match for the Native All Stars to focus on club pre-season dedications.
Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton, who were called in the Native group, are likewise anticipated to miss out on the clash after they were both arrested over an incident at a club in Canberra in the early hours of Sunday early morning.
The Native All Stars handle the Māori All Stars groups at Rotorua International Arena on Saturday, February 11.
