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Bradford Bulls face severe injury crisis following Warrington loss
Bradford Bulls coach Kurt Haggerty has described the club's ongoing injury crisis as unprecedented after a heavy defeat to the Warrington Wolves. The loss, which saw the Bulls concede 42 unanswered points, has dropped the team to second-last in the Super League table.
Playmaker Jayden Nikorima has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a pulled quad during a team run. The injury has forced significant tactical shifts, requiring players like Riley Dean, Zac Fulton, and Ryan Sutton to play out of their natural positions. Additionally, half-back Chris Atkin is facing a potential arm injury, and Loghan Lewis and Andy Ackers both sustained head knocks during the match.
Haggerty expressed frustration over the team's fatigue and the inability to maintain a consistent lineup, stating, "I can’t wrap my head around so many injuries. I’ve been in Super league for so long, and I’ve just never seen this."
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