Hull KR confirm Luis Johnson needs surgery

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Luis Johnson Hull KR

Hull KR have announced forward Luis Johnson will require surgery on a broken foot and will be out for 12 weeks.

Johnson came off during the Robins’ final friendly match against Huddersfield last Sunday in the first half. He had initially tried to run the injury off, but failed to do so.

It was first thought Johnson would not need surgery and just be out for six weeks. But he has since been advised to take surgery and will face time out.

It is a blow for the Robins, as they prepare for the start of the Super League campaign next week. They welcome Wigan to Craven Park.

Tweeting out the news, the Robins said: “We can confirm Luis Johnson will undergo surgery due to a foot injury, ruling him out for the next 12 weeks.”

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