Canberra flyer Jordan Rapana out for six months with shoulder injury

CANBERRA’S 2019 season has already been dealt a serious blow with star winger Jordan Rapana ruled out until midway through the season with a shoulder injury.

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CANBERRA’S 2019 season has already been dealt a serious blow with star winger Jordan Rapana ruled out until midway through the season with a shoulder injury.

Rapana dislocated his shoulder twice in New Zealand’s loss to England last week and requires surgery that will keep him out until next May.

Rapana is out until May. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images.

The 29-year old is not expected to return until Round 11 at the earliest.

Michael Oldfield can be expected to slot in on the right wing in relief of Rapana and the Raiders may explore signing a replacement.

After Josh Hodgson’s serious knee injury in the World Cup last season the NRL introduced a compensation scheme for up to $350,000 if a player suffers a long-term injury while on rep duty.

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