Isaah Yeo considers World Cup participation amid injury recovery
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Isaah Yeo, co-captain of the Penrith Panthers, is contemplating representing Australia in the Rugby League World Cup despite playing through a pectoral injury. Following a remarkable recovery from a serious injury suffered in Round 23, Yeo made his return to the field just four weeks post-injury. With the NRL preliminary final against the Newcastle Knights approaching, Yeo's immediate focus is to aid Penrith's push for another grand final. A decision on delaying potential surgery for his injury will follow the finals, influenced by his performance and health.
- •Yeo returned to play after a serious pectoral injury.
- •He aims to delay surgery until after the World Cup.
- •Penrith faces Newcastle in the preliminary final this weekend.
- •Yeo's decision on World Cup fitness will come in two weeks.
- •The World Cup squad is selected the day after the NRL grand final.
- 5:11 AMZero Tackle NRL — Isaah Yeo makes World Cup fitness call
"He is currently playing through a pectoral muscle injury.
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