Mikey Lewis: Hull KR half-back ruled out long-term

Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis will miss up to two months of action through injury. 

Lewis, 20, will be sidelined between six to eight weeks following an ankle injury sustained against Castleford in the Challenge Cup.

The Robins secured their spot in the semi-finals of the cup competition following a 34-10 victory at Craven Park.

However, Lewis left the field with an ankle injury and was pictured in crutches following full-time.

He will undergo surgery which will see him miss almost two months of game time.

Hull KR confirm Mikey Lewis injury

The club said in a statement: “Mikey Lewis will be unavailable for 6-8 weeks after the seminal half-back ruptured ligaments in his ankle early in the second half of the Robins’ 34-10 quarter-final win over Castleford.

“Lewis will require surgery on the injury and be in a protective boot for the beginning of his rehab.”

Both Jordan Abdull and Greg Richards passed HIA’s in last Friday’s win. The pair are available for selection during the busy Easter Weekend.

Will Dagger returned from a minor knee injury and featured for the club’s reserves last week. Albert Vete and Dean Hadley will look to push for next weekend’s game against  Wakefield as they recover from respective calf injuries.

Tom Garratt has returned to training following his 11-day period following concussion symptoms.

The club also confirmed that utility forward Luis Johnson is closing in on his return.

Tony Smith’s side host Hull in the Super League Rivals Round this Friday, with a 12:30pm kick-off. The game is another sell-out at Craven Park, their second league game running.

Hull KR then travel to France to face Toulouse on the following Monday during the Easter Period.

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