Warriors' Mitch Barnett ruled out for rest of season with ACL rupture
NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett has been ruled out for the rest of the season after it was confirmed he ruptured his ACL during Sunday's victory over the Rabbitohs.
Scans revealed today he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee early in the 36-30 win over South Sydney at Accor Stadium.
The injury occurred when Barnett was involved in a tackle with teammate Chanel Harris-Tavita on South Sydney's Jayden Sullivan during the first half.
He fell awkwardly while making a tackle and his right leg buckled beneath him.
The Warriors' co-captain tore his right ACL during the team's victory over the Rabbitohs on Sunsday. (Source: Supplied)
Barrett would meet specialists in the coming days to determine a timeline for surgery.
In a post to Instagram, the NRL franchise said: "Thoughts go out to Barney and his family at this time, but we all know skip will be back soon and better than ever."
Barnett knee injury takes shine off Warriors' win over Rabbitohs
The Warriors' co-captain had to be assisted from the field due to an injury that may have consequences for NSW in State of Origin II.
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Confirmation of the season-ending injury will come as a blow to the Warriors, as well as the New South Wales State of Origin team.
The Warriors are next in action on Saturday against the Cronulla Sharks.
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