Super League: St George Illawarra's former Warrington prop Mike Cooper forced to miss reunion
Monday 26 January 2015 14:39, UK
St George Illawarra's former Warrington prop Mike Cooper has been forced to miss a reunion with his old Super League club to ensure he will be present for the birth of his first child.
The Dragons take on the Wolves at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on February 20 as part of the expanded World Club Challenge.
Cooper, 26, who played his entire 122-game top-flight career with his home-town club before moving to the Dragons last year, was looking forward to the clash but, with partner Katie expected to give birth in early March, has opted to stay in Sydney.
"There's a chance it could come early and if she went into labour and I was over there I'd never forgive myself," Cooper said.
"I'm gutted in a way because that one game was one I really wanted to play but family always comes first."
Watch Warrington v St George Illawarra on February 20 on Sky Sports 1, 7.30
