Panthers coach Ivan Cleary is confident that Penrith can overcome his general’s loss on the field against Melbourne Storm tomorrow.
Star halfback Nathan Cleary, arguably their best attacker, co-captained today excluded.
The Storm has also taken precautionary action with star full-back Ryan Papenhuyzen about his neck complaint.
Two games will be played on Friday, starting with the dragons who play the sea eagle at 7 p.m. while the rabbitohs at Meet the roosters at 9:05 p.m.
On Saturday the Raiders will fight the Warriors at 4 p.m. and the Broncos will fight the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m.
On Sunday the Knights will meet the West Tigers and the West Tigers at 5:05 p.m. Cowboys at 7.15 p.m. on the titans.
Ref: https://www.fbcnews.com.fj
