Bay of Plenty Steamers Injury Update

Bay of Plenty have released an injury update confirming that Mike Delany suffered a pectoral tear during the North Harbour vs. Bay of Plenty Steamers match on Sunday 16 September, he will require surgery and will not return for the remainder of the season.

Jason Robertson suffered a fractured fibular during the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs. Manawatu match on Thursday 27 September. Recovery time for this is up to six weeks. He will not return to play for the remainder of the season.

Solomona Sakalia suffered a partial tear of his achilles tendon in the same match. It is unconfirmed how long his recovery will be at this stage. 

Mathew Garland suffered a hamstring strain while reoccurring neck injury has sidelined Liam Polwart. He sustained the original injury during the Super Rugby Season playing for the Chiefs.

Lalakai Foketi has been ruled out for the season following a stress fracture in his lower leg now requiring surgery. The injury was sustained during the Super Rugby season. 

Aidan Ross (ankle) and Seb Siataga (wrist) sustained season-ending injuries during their  Super Rugby Season. While Tom McHugh was ruled out after sustaining a broken leg during Bay of Plenty's pre-season match against North Harbour