NRL injury news: Parramatta forward Shaun Lane sent for knee surgery
Parramatta’s backrow stocks are set to be tested with star Shaun Lane undergoing surgery for a meniscus injury in his knee.
Shaun Lane is in doubt for the opening round of Parramatta’s season after undergoing a knee operation.
The skilful backrower is unlikely to feature in any of the Eels pre-season trial matches as he overcomes the minor knee surgery.
The procedure was required in the wake of Lane originally suffering a hamstring injury late last year.
It was during his rehabilitation from his hamstring injury that the 30-year-old complained of knee soreness, of which was then scanned by medical staff to reveal a minor meniscus issue.
Lane has commenced running on a modified program and is aiming to return to the main Eels squad within the next two to three weeks.
Parramatta face the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park on March 9.
New recruit Jack Williams, Kelma Tuilagi, Kitione Kautoga and Charlie Guymer will all be considered as backrow options should Lane be ruled out of round one.
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