Dragons flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes will be sidelined for several weeks after making the difficult decision to have his finger amputated.
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The 27-year-old had been battling a persistent injury to his right ring finger, ultimately opting for surgery to remove the finger just above the base of the knuckle.
In a heart-to-heart conversation, Lewis-Hughes reached out to rugby league star Angus Crichton, who had gone through the same procedure back in 2017 and remains a key player for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.
“I spoke to him a couple of years ago and he said it was affecting his daily life,” said Lewis-Hughes.
“He said he eventually had it off and it’s the best thing he’s ever done. He said he’s pain-free and he’s just able to go about his daily life and perform and do the things he loves without being in pain every day.
“So that was nice to get advice off him. He’s not just a rugby player, he’s one of the best players in the league as well. So I took a lot of confidence from that and appreciated his advice.”
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