STEFAN Ratchford is The Wire’s latest injury doubt for next week’s Challenge Cup Final.
The full-back left the action during the second half of tonight’s 20-6 defeat to Wigan Warriors and did not return to the field.
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In his post-match press conference, head coach Steve Price said there was “a cloud” over Ratchford’s fitness for the clash with St Helens at Wembley.
“Stef had a few things flaring up and I got told that he had to come off,” he said.
“He had a couple of lower leg issues and a few up top too. There's a cloud on him for next week.”
When asked how hopeful he was of Ratchford being fit for Wembley, Price answered: “Time will tell.”
Price also confirmed Bryson Goodwin failed a concussion assessment after coming off at half-time, while Ben Westwood failed to reappear after coming off with a glute issue.
When asked about the progress of Blake Austin, Josh Charnley and Jack Hughes, Price said more would be known towards the middle of next week.
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