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Jasper Bruce

Eels the Souths of 2026 with $5 million of talent out

Injuries have blighted Parramatta's season. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Injury carnage has made Parramatta the South Sydney of 2026, but the chance to hand another player his debut is giving coach Jason Ryles reason to stay positive.

Around $5 million worth of the Eels' salary cap will miss the King's Birthday clash against Canterbury through injury, including big names Mitch Moses (hamstring), Junior Paulo (knee), Will Penisini (groin), J'Maine Hopgood (knee) and Jonah Pezet (hamstring).

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