Wallabies star suffers pre-finals scare as Reds phenom dealt a reality check
Hunter Paisami, a key player for the Queensland Reds, may miss the Super Rugby finals due to a knee injury sustained during a match against the Fijian Drua. He was seen limping off the field and is currently in a knee brace as a precaution. The team's coach, Les Kiss, has stated that scans will determine Paisami's fitness for the upcoming quarterfinals.
- ▪Hunter Paisami suffered a knee injury during the Reds' victory over the Fijian Drua.
- ▪He was seen limping off the field and returned with a knee brace.
- ▪Coach Les Kiss confirmed that scans will be conducted to assess Paisami's condition.
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