The two-time Clive Churchill Medal winner will miss the blockbuster against the Roosters after picking up a hamstring problem.
The Panthers have suffered a huge blow with Nathan Cleary to be ruled out of the blockbuster against the Roosters with a hamstring injury.
It’s the second time in as many years Cleary has suffered a hamstring problem after missing the final two matches of last year’s State of Origin series. The Panthers are hoping Cleary’s injury is not on the serious side, and he will only miss minimal matches. They play the Sea Eagles after the Roosters clash before having a bye in round six.
The New Zealand international has only played two matches after being held out of the World Club Challenge and opening-round loss to Melbourne, with the back row an area of concern for the Panthers.
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