Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed that Ethan Hooker will undergo surgery on a dislocated shoulder, ruling the backline player out for an extended period.
No timeline for his return has been announced.
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Hooker faces surgery after shoulder dislocation
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed. No return date has been specified.
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