Wests Tigers representative duo Chris Lawrence and Aaron Woods have been ruled out for the remainder of the NRL season due to a injury.
Former Test centre Lawrence will undergo surgery on an ankle injury and NSW prop Woods will remain on the sidelines until the start of next year due to a knee problem.
The pair join an already lengthy injury list that includes skipper Robbie Farah (hand), hooker Masada Iosefa (arm) in addition to long-term absentees Joel Reddy (groin) and Tim Moltzen (knee).
“Chris has bravely been carrying a right ankle injury for the past few weeks,” said coach Mick Potter.
“Rather than risking a long time out of the game, the club doctor recommended today for Chris to be operated on immediately to enable him to have an extended recovery period ahead of next season.
“Aaron suffered the knee injury in the loss to the Warriors a few weeks back at Leichhardt Oval.
“The injury has proven harder to heal than first expected and it is unfortunate he will miss the rest of the season as he has been great for us all year.”