James Bentley could have played his last game for St Helens

James Bentley could have played his last game for St Helens following an injury, according to head coach Kristian Woolf.

Woolf has revealed that the forward will miss“an extended period” and is set to see a specialist next week on his back after he left the field towards the end of the first half following a tackle by Sam Kasiano.

Woolf revealed:“It is not a real good one, James has got some ligament damage around his spine.

“James could not finish the game and was in quite severe pain. He is really disappointed and has more appointments with specialists next week and we are obviously hoping on the positive side there.

“We are hoping for the best there – but there is a chance and likelihood that this could be an extended period.

“He is a good player – and you always miss your good players. For whatever period he is out for we will miss him.”

Bentley has already signed for Leeds Rhinos next season after rejecting a new contract at Saints.