Wheeler ruled out for four months

Correspondent

St Helens half-back Gary Wheeler has ruptured a hamstring tendon ruling him out for four months.

The news will come as a blow to Saints who have won only two of their opening five Super League games.

The 23-year-old has been plagued with injuries and it is another setback in a promising career for the youngster.

A number of key figures at Langtree Park are suffering with injuries, captain Paul Wellens is recovering from a calf injury. Whilst Lance Hohaia and Josh Perry remain absent from first-team action.