Siosiua Taukeiaho

Taukeiaho out as Sea Eagles, Panthers, Eels welcome back stars

Taukeiaho lasted just two minutes in last Saturday night’s 25-24 elimination final defeat of Gold Coast before hobbling to the sideline. He underwent scans on Monday and has not been named in the 21-man squad to play the Sea Eagles.

Forward Nat Butcher returns from a knee injury and will replace Taukeiaho on the interchange, where he will start alongside halfback Sam Walker, who kicked the match-winning field goal in a nine-minute cameo against the Titans.

Roosters re-sign Taukeiaho

Currently recovering from ACL surgery, Taukeiaho expressed his delight at extending his contract with the Tricolours.

"I'm so happy to know that I'll continue to be part of the Roosters family for at least another four seasons," said Taukeiaho.