@pacificrugbyleague: It is a massive blow for the tricolours. If you are referring to superstar halfback Sam Walker, he has unfortunately been officially ruled out of this Saturday's sudden-death semi-final against the Cronulla Sharks. Despite a glimmer of hope that he might make a miraculous return just three weeks after undergoing surgery for a syndesmosis ankle injury, the medical staff have not cleared him to play. Coach Trent Robinson is instead sticking with Hugo Savala to partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves. Additionally, the Roosters will also be missing forward Egan Butcher, who is sidelined due to concussion protocols. On the bright side, Angus Crichton has been named on the bench and is expected to return from a foot injury to give the forward pack a major boost. Additionally, the Roosters will also be missing forward Egan Butcher, who is sidelined due to concussion protocols. On the bright side, Angus Crichton has been named on the bench and is expected to return from a foot injury to give the forward pack a major boost. Do you think the Roosters' pairing of Cherry-Evans and Savala can do enough to steer them past Nicho Hynes and the Sharks, or do you think the mountain of injuries will be too much to overcome? #NRL #NRLTiktok #fyp #NRLNews #sydneyroosters

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