Cronulla prop Toby Rudolf is set to be sidelined for up to a month after picking up a knee injury in the Sharks' gritty win over the Warriors.
Rudolf was spotted in a brace at Shark Park on Tuesday as Cronulla's players returned to training ahead of Sunday's clash with the Sydney Roosters.
The prop, who has been an ever present for Craig Fitzgibbon this season, is likely to miss up to a month with a medial ligament injury.
But there is a silver lining given that the Sharks have the bye after facing the Roosters at Allianz Stadium, before two away trips against Brisbane and the Dolphins.
Rudolf's absence will likely be covered by the return of Addin Fonua-Blake, who is set to play for NSW in the second game of the State of Origin series at the MCG on Wednesday.
