Canterbury coach Trent Barrett has reportedly brutally axed halfback Kyle Flanagan from the team only hours before he was set for a lifeline against the Roosters.
Veteran centre Will Chambers has been ruled out for the Sharks, forcing a backline and halves shuffle.
A young Rooster is set to make a long-awaited return.
Late mail: The Daily Telegraph is reporting Kyle Flanagan has been axed from the team before kick-off, with Lachlan Lewis brought into the halves. Four of the five players stood down last week due to a bubble breach Dylan Napa, Sione Katoa, Corey Waddell and Aaron Schuopp have been named but are only set to get out of isolation on Friday and will need to be medically cleared.
Veteran centre Will Chambers has been ruled out for the Sharks, forcing a backline and halves shuffle.
A young Rooster is set to make a long-awaited return.
Late mail: The Daily Telegraph is reporting Kyle Flanagan has been axed from the team before kick-off, with Lachlan Lewis brought into the halves. Four of the five players stood down last week due to a bubble breach Dylan Napa, Sione Katoa, Corey Waddell and Aaron Schuopp have been named but are only set to get out of isolation on Friday and will need to be medically cleared.