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Sad News for Castleford as Star Winger Jason Qareqare Suffers Another Injury Setback
Castleford Tigers have been dealt a significant blow with the news that winger Jason Qareqare will be sidelined for four months following a fresh injury setback.
The Fijian international, who had only just made his return to the field after a lengthy lay-off, suffered a hamstring injury during Castleford’s narrow 13-12 defeat to Wakefield Trinity over the Easter Weekend. It’s a cruel twist of fate for the explosive winger, who had just begun to show glimpses of his best form after months of hard work in recovery.
Qareqare’s impact was immediate upon his return, lighting up the derby clash with two brilliant tries against bitter rivals Wakefield. His pace, agility, and finishing ability gave the Tigers a much-needed spark out wide, and his loss will be keenly felt as Castleford continue their push to climb up the Super League table.
The 20-year-old’s absence for the next 16 weeks is a frustrating setback not only for the player but also for head coach Danny McGuire, who was hoping to build momentum off Qareqare’s return. With his dynamic running and knack for finding the try line, the winger had the potential to play a pivotal role in the Tigers’ season.
In a bit of brighter news for Castleford fans, Innes Senior will return from suspension in time for this weekend’s clash against the Huddersfield Giants at the John Smith’s Stadium. His availability comes at a crucial time as McGuire looks to reshuffle his backline options in light of Qareqare’s injury.
Meanwhile, Innes’ twin brother Louis Senior is also edging closer to full fitness and could provide further reinforcement on the flanks in the coming weeks.
The Tigers will be hoping that the combination of returning players and team resilience can help them cope during Qareqare’s absence. However, the loss of such an exciting talent at a time when he was starting to recapture form is undoubtedly a heavy blow.
Supporters will now have to wait until late summer to see Qareqare back in action, with everyone at the club no doubt rallying behind the popular winger as he begins another rehab journey.
Castleford will need to dig deep in the coming months—but the hope remains that when Qareqare does return, he’ll be back better than ever.
