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George Jennings : Digital Image by Robb Cox ©nrlphotos.com:  :NRL Rugby League - Penrith Panthers V Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs at Pepper Stadium, Penrith. Sunday March 8th 2015.

Panthers outside back George Jennings will spend some time on the sideline after suffering a shoulder injury in last week's trial win against the Bulldogs.

The 22-year-old has been diagnosed with an AC joint injury which will put him out of action for up to four weeks.

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Panthers centre Dean Whare will join Jennings in the rehab group after suffering a mild calf strain against the Dogs. The Kiwi international will sit out this weekend's trial game against Parramatta in the hope of being fit to take the field in Round 1.

Meanwhile hooker Sione Katoa, who copped a grade two MCL injury at the Auckland Nines, is continuing his rehab and targeting a return to NRL action in Round 3.

Acknowledgement of Country

Penrith Panthers players and staff respect and honour the traditional custodians of the land and pay our respects to their elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.