This week came the news that all Hull KR fans have been dreading, as it was confirmed that inspirational captain Terry Campese has been ruled out for the rest of the 2015 season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Castleford Tigers two weeks ago.
The former Canberra Raiders captain has been brilliant for Hull KR all throughout the season, and he has played some superb rugby. There was no better performance from him than in the Easter Derby victory over Hull FC at the KC Stadium, where he was simply on another level all night.
There was a question mark over Campese’s ability to withstand the rigours of a full season as he had already had his left knee reconstructed twice with the Raiders, as well as suffering a serious groin injury.
Campese’s form has been top class, and he was one of the front runners for the Albert Goldthorpe Medal awarded by the Rugby League Express paper. He had also been mentioned as a potential candidate for the Man of Steel Award.
However, his biggest impact has been on the club, especially the supporters who have grown to love the man already. Fortunately, Campese is a great trainer and will keep himself in good shape. Surgeons are saying that he will come back stronger and that he will return to lead the team out at the start of the 2016 Super League season.
The fact is. though. that he will be missed by the team as he leads from the front and is involved in everything that goes on.
The Rovers beat Widnes 38-16 last week and Warrington 38-10 this week, both games were must wins in order to keep the top eight dream alive.
Albert Kelly and Maurice Blair paired together at halfback and they well worked together and created plenty of opportunities.
Rovers have been linked with both Josh Drinkwater and Chris Sandow to replace Campese but I would give the incumbents, Kelly and Blair, a good run as both men are currently on top form and the club currently have no overseas quota spots available.
Rovers will find ways to keep Campese busy whilst he is out injured as he has a massive amount of knowledge and experience.
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