Dragons prop Jason Ryles has been ruled out of the Dragons important derby match-up against the Sharks at Toyota Stadium, after the in form prop was unable to get over a thigh injury this week.
Adding to the woes for the former international Ryles, the in-form front rower also missing out on the preliminary 46-man Australian World Cup Team for the Rugby League World Cup starting in October.
Kirk Reynoldson will now be injected onto the St George Illawarra bench, with reliable Dan Hunt promoted into the starting team.