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WESTS TIGERS' injury crisis is likely to worsen, with captain Robbie Farah set to have surgery on a troublesome groin, which could sideline him for two months.
Farah will meet with surgeon Neil Halpin early next week to discuss the possibility of surgery, having been unable to train properly for much of the season so far due to his groin problem.
While it is still possible that Farah will attempt to push through the pain, it is believed to be more likely that Farah will opt for surgery.
''It has been discussed, but nothing has been confirmed,'' Tigers coach Tim Sheens said last night. ''He has been playing with a bit of an issue, as have a number of players in the competition.''
Former Souths and Newcastle hooker George Ndaira is likely to cover for Farah if he decides to go under the knife, which would likely put him out for between six and eight weeks.
Farah, though, may still play against Sydney Roosters tomorrow, given the Tigers have been decimated by injuries. Over the past week, the club has lost centre Chris Lawrence (dislocated hip), winger Lote Tuqiri (broken arm) and halfback Robert Lui (ankle). Second-rower Gareth Ellis (ankle) has been sidelined since round one.
In terms of the possibility of surgery for Farah, Sheens said: ''A lot will depend on this week, how he goes, how he recovers. It's just week to week with him at the moment.''
The development came as it emerged that Jacob Miller, the 18-year-old halfback plucked from obscurity to help the Tigers through their injury crisis, will likely have to wait a little longer for his debut. Sheens is almost certain to relegate him to the bench.
The _Herald_ understands Sheens will opt to start Tim Moltzen at halfback for tomorrow's clash. Geoff Daniela, who was named on the bench, would then take Moltzen's spot in the centres.
[Source](http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/farah-in-line-for-surgery-20110401-1cruw.html)
Farah will meet with surgeon Neil Halpin early next week to discuss the possibility of surgery, having been unable to train properly for much of the season so far due to his groin problem.
While it is still possible that Farah will attempt to push through the pain, it is believed to be more likely that Farah will opt for surgery.
''It has been discussed, but nothing has been confirmed,'' Tigers coach Tim Sheens said last night. ''He has been playing with a bit of an issue, as have a number of players in the competition.''
Former Souths and Newcastle hooker George Ndaira is likely to cover for Farah if he decides to go under the knife, which would likely put him out for between six and eight weeks.
Farah, though, may still play against Sydney Roosters tomorrow, given the Tigers have been decimated by injuries. Over the past week, the club has lost centre Chris Lawrence (dislocated hip), winger Lote Tuqiri (broken arm) and halfback Robert Lui (ankle). Second-rower Gareth Ellis (ankle) has been sidelined since round one.
In terms of the possibility of surgery for Farah, Sheens said: ''A lot will depend on this week, how he goes, how he recovers. It's just week to week with him at the moment.''
The development came as it emerged that Jacob Miller, the 18-year-old halfback plucked from obscurity to help the Tigers through their injury crisis, will likely have to wait a little longer for his debut. Sheens is almost certain to relegate him to the bench.
The _Herald_ understands Sheens will opt to start Tim Moltzen at halfback for tomorrow's clash. Geoff Daniela, who was named on the bench, would then take Moltzen's spot in the centres.
[Source](http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/farah-in-line-for-surgery-20110401-1cruw.html)
