Connor Watson ruled out of NRL grand final in Roosters blow
- The Sydney Roosters have suffered a significant blow ahead of the NRL grand final, with hooker Connor Watson ruled out of the match.
- Watson, who suffered a head knock in last week's preliminary final victory over the Dolphins, was named in the number 14 shirt for the decider but needed clearance from the NRL to line up and play.
- The hooker was ruled to have suffered Category 1 concussion symptoms, which results in an automatic 11-day stand down.
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- The Sydney Roosters have suffered a significant blow ahead of the NRL grand final, with hooker Connor Watson ruled out of the match.
- Watson, who suffered a head knock in last week's preliminary final victory over the Dolphins, was named in the number 14 shirt for the decider but needed clearance from the NRL to line up and play.
- The hooker was ruled to have suffered Category 1 concussion symptoms, which results in an automatic 11-day stand down.
Sources: ABC Australia