Sep 26th, 2019

Sep 26th, 2019

South Sydney star James Roberts has been ruled out of their NRL preliminary final against Canberra on Friday night.

Coach Wayne Bennett confirmed Roberts had failed to recover from a dislocated thumb and will be replaced in the centres by Campbell Graham, with Corey Allan coming onto the wing.

Former NSW Blues representative Roberts took part in the fitness drills of Souths' captain's run on Thursday but left the session for solo work when balls were introduced.

James Roberts. (AAP)

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