Overview
- Ronaldo Mulitalo ruptured his ACL late in New Zealand’s 24-18 win over Samoa in Auckland during the Pacific Championships.
- Cronulla says he will undergo knee surgery within the next week before beginning an extended rehabilitation program.
- The club expects a long recovery with a return targeted sometime during the 2026 NRL season.
- Sam Stonestreet is viewed as the frontrunner to fill the Sharks’ vacant wing role, with Sione Katoa locked on the opposite edge.
- New Zealand must reshuffle out wide for upcoming fixtures, with options reported to include Sebastian Kris or Keano Kini.