THIS is something all Warrington Wolves fans will be no doubt delighted to see.
After missing the second part of the 2022 season with an ACL injury, prop Joe Philbin has taken a significant step in his rehab.
Pictures and video posted on The Wire’s social media channels showed the Warringtonian running again for the first time since suffering the injury against Hull FC in June.
Awesome to see @philbss back running as he steps up his recovery 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Rmp9RsnjkC
— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) December 1, 2022
With plenty of time left in pre-season, it only serves to increase hopes that Philbin will not miss too much – if any – of the 2023 campaign as a consequence.
He is not the only player on the road to recovery from an injury that is considered one of the worst you could sustain in sport.
Outside back Connor Wrench is a few months behind Philbin having suffered his setback against Toulouse in August and he is not expected to return until Easter at the earliest.
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