Mitchell Pearce to miss 10 weeks, Knights look to secure Jake Clifford early – Wide World of Sports

The Newcastle Knights are hoping to secure an early release for young Cowboys playmaker Jake Clifford after halfback Mitchell Pearce suffered a torn pectoral muscle.
Pearce, 31, is expected to miss up to 10 weeks following a pectoral tear suffered on Sunday during his side’s loss to the Dragons. Scans today revealed the halfback requires immediate surgery.
The timing of Pearce’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse moment for the Knights, with coach Adam O’Brien admitting he will struggle to name…

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