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It is news South Sydney fans weren’t looking to hear on the eve of the NRL<\/a> season.<\/p>\n Hooker Brandon Smith<\/a> has been sent for scans on a calf injury, which is deemed to be “serious”.<\/p>\n As per, Triple M, it has been reported that it is looking to be a higher-grade injury.<\/p>\n The livewire dummy half doesn’t have a confirmation yet, but a high-level calf injury could see him miss up to two months in the NRL<\/a> season.<\/p>\n Smith has been plagued by injuries in his short career, and was set to be named at hooker to start the NRL<\/a> season next week.<\/p>\n It has happened in the preparation for their Round 1 clash against the Dolphins<\/a> on March 8.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Tackle 2026 NRL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 130+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 NRL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
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