Nathan Cleary Vows Comeback After Injury Rules Him Out of Rugby League World Cup
The Australia halfback said 'yesterday sucked' but promised he will return after suffering the injury that ended his World Cup campaign.
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Nathan Cleary has responded to the injury that has ruled him out of the Rugby League World Cup by promising he will return, according to the BBC.
Cleary described the day of the injury as difficult, saying "yesterday sucked" while adding "I'll be back" in reaction to the setback.
The injury is described as severe enough to end his involvement in the tournament, representing a significant blow both to Cleary personally and to his team's World Cup campaign.
Further details on the specific nature of the injury or an expected recovery timeline were not included in the available report.
Cleary's absence is likely to prompt a reshuffle of team plans for the remainder of the tournament.
Sources
- Yesterday sucked... I'll be back, says Cleary — BBC Sport
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