Tuesday 28 March 2017 15:50, UK
Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins could face another two months on the sidelines after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation from a broken foot.
The England international missed the first three months of the 2017 Betfred Super League season after undergoing knee surgery last November.
Tomkins was due to make his return from injury in April, but Wigan coach Shaun Wane has revealed the 28-year-old is struggling to run and may require another operation.
"He tried to run with the plate and he's still struggling so we're debating whether to take the plate out or not," Wane said.
"If that happens, it's six to eight weeks. We're having a chat to the physios and the specialist."
Tomkins has made just 16 appearances for Wigan since returning to his home-town club following a short spell in the NRL with New Zealand Warriors.
He missed Wigan's 2016 Grand Final win over Warrington and England's Four Nations campaign, but had hoped to be pushing for a place in Wayne Bennett's squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup
"I feel sorry for him," Wane added.
"I felt personally gutted when he tried to run last week and struggled with it, I could see he was down."
