Trinity forward Atoni set for long injury lay-off

Renouf Atoni joined Wakefield ahead of the 2023 season from NRL side Sydney Roosters

Wakefield Trinity forward Renouf Atoni is set for a long injury lay-off with a calf problem.

Atoni is expected to be out for over three months with the injury picked up in the match away to Catalans Dragons last Saturday.

The New Zealand loose forward, 29, has played in six of Trinity's Super League games this season.

"Renouf is looking like a 12-weeks plus injury," Wakefield head coach Daryl Powell told BBC Radio Leeds.

"It's disappointing for Renouf and for us. With what we've already got missing in our middle unit, it's adding up a little bit for us."

Wakefield are ninth in the table and face local rivals Castleford Tigers at Super League's Magic Weekend on Sunday.