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MITCHELL PEARCE EXPECTED TO MISS 16 WEEKS
Knights officials say scans have confirmed that Mitchell Pearce suffered a ruptured pectoral muscle in last night’s win over the Tigers.
He’ll see a shoulder specialist this week to arrange surgery and is expected to be sidelined for approximately 16 weeks.
Also last night, the Cowboys edged out the Titans, while Newcastle’s fill-in halfback set up the winning try in the dying stages.
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