Young St Helens prospect Gary Wheeler has been ruled out for a month with a calf injury.
Wheeler, 18, has made 11 appearances for Saints this season, scoring eight tries and has played in a variety of positions, including centre and wing.
He will now be undergoing intense physio to recover from the injury and a Saints spokesman said they are looking forward to welcoming him back into the first team in a month’s time.
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