Fouad Yaha: Catalan Dragons hit with injury as star winger ruled out for five months | Rugby League News
Fouad Yaha has been sidelined for five months after shoulder surgery; Yaha is an integral part of the Dragons team with his testing skills on the wing; Watch this season’s 66 Super League games live on Sky Sports and stream on NOW TV
Last update: 1/31/23 4:24 PM
Fouad Yaha is the last shot for the Dragons ahead of the 2023 Super League season
The Catalan Dragons have suffered a major blow ahead of the new Betfred Super League season, with star winger Fouad Yaha out for five months.
The French club said that surgery on the shoulder that Yaha suffered during pre-season training was a success, but he will still miss most of the season.
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It’s a first-half hat-trick for Catalan Dragons’ Fouad Yaha and it comes after a confident run from Gil Dudson.
A short press release issued by the Dragons said: “Fuad Yaha has undergone successful surgery after dislocating his shoulder. Its unavailability is estimated for 5 months.
The 26-year-old Perpignan scored 100 goals in 149 appearances for the club, becoming their all-time top scorer last campaign.
The Catalans are sweating on the fitness of Sam Tomkins and Mike McMeeken ahead of the season opener at Wakefield on February 17, with both players undergoing minor operations following last year’s World Cup.
The Betfred Super League 2023 season kicks off in February with two first round matches live on Sky Sports and NOW TV. Grand final runners-up Leeds Rhinos travel to Warrington Wolves on Thursday 16 February, followed by promotion-winning Leopards who host Salford Red Devils on Friday 17 February.
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