The Australian prop was a key figure for Daryl Powell‘s side in their treble-winning campaign following his arrival from Parramatta Eels, scoring 15 tries in 25 games to earn a place on the Championship Player of the Year shortlist.
However, Rodwell has endured an injury-hit start to his first season in the Super League.
After sitting out the opening four rounds with a hamstring problem, Rodwell is now facing up to spending a lengthy period on the sidelines.
“Ky has a decent injury to his knee,” said Powell.
“He got a sort of shunt on his lower leg, which has caused a fair bit of damage in his knee.
“He’s likely to be out for 10ish weeks. It’s disappointing and pretty tough to take for Ky.
“He has already had a medium-term injury this season. Then he was just getting back to feeling good about himself on the field, and now he gets another big injury, so that’s a tough one.”
Fellow forward Seth Nikotemo will also sit out this weekend’s trip to Catalans Dragons with a rib issue but should be fit for the Magic Weekend clash with Castleford Tigers.
Halfback Jake Trueman is also targeting next week’s game in Newcastle as he completes his recovery from a back injury.
“Seth got an injury to his ribs, which I don’t think is too bad,” added Powell.
“He popped a rib cartilage and can’t play this week but should be available next week.
“Truey is looking a lot better—the way he is moving. Hopefully he will be available next week.
“We have got a couple of options to move the team around a bit (on Saturday), but we aren’t going to be too far off what we had last week squad-wise.”
