ST Helens centre Paul Newlove will undergo an Achilles tendon operation today which will rule him out for the rest of the season.
The inspirational Newlove suffered the injury in the champions' surprise 34-28 defeat at Hull on Saturday.
Saints now trail leaders Bradford, beaten 44-30 by Wigan on Friday, by four points. Latest league positions: Bradford Played 17 Points 27, Wigan 17,25; Hull 17,24; SAINTS 17,23; Leeds 17, 21.
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