Sydney Roosters star Brandon Smith was taken to hospital following the Tricolours’ gritty 14-0 win over the Warriors at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday, NRL.com reports.
Smith was placed in a neck brace and put on a stretcher in the Roosters’ rooms after the game as he was prepared to be transported to hospital.
The Kiwi international sent a scare through the Roosters camp after he left the field late in the second half for a head injury assessment.
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The Roosters told NRL.com the procedure was precautionary after Smith suffered neck pain following the HIA.
Roosters centre Paul Momirovski also came from the field with his arm placed in a makeshift jersey sling after suffering a suspected shoulder injury.
The action looked innocuous as Momirovski made a regulation tackle, however the 26-year-old immediately showed signs of distress.
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The game was stopped after the subsequent tackle for a Warriors knock-on, allowing Momirovski to be helped from the field by a trainer.
Speaking post-match, Roosters coach Trent Robinson said Momirovski would undergo scans to determine the severity of the damage.
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