Hull KR lose influential Terry Campese for rest of season

Hull KR skipper Terry Campese will miss the remainder of the Super League season with a serious knee injury.

The former Canberra Raiders stand-off went off with the injury against Castleford a fortnight ago, and further scans have revealed he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament which will require surgery.

Campese was seen as a potential Man of Steel after making an impressive start to his Super League career and recently signed an extended contract with the Robins, who are struggling to make the top eight and avoid a play-off to save their top-flight future.

Coach Chris Chester said: "It's very disappointing to lose Terry for such an extended period as he is an instrumental part of our team and a fantastic leader within the squad.

"He has really settled into the Super League competition and was playing some fantastic rugby for us, so to be without him for the rest of the season is tough to take."

They have already been linked with Parramatta half-back Chris Sandow and Chester confirmed he is looking for a short-term replacement for Campese despite talking up the options he already has within his squad.

"Albert Kelly and Maurice Blair played very well in the halves against Widnes on Sunday and we've also got the likes of Connor Robinson and Matty Marsh waiting for an opportunity," Chester said.

"There's also the option of bringing somebody in to replace Terry for the rest of the season, so we're keeping all options open at this stage, but Terry's health is the most important thing right now.

"He's in good hands with the specialists, along with our own medical team, and he'll get our full support as we hope to see him back out on the field in the best possible shape next season."