Warrington captain Ratchford out for eight weeks

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Image caption, Stefan Ratchford kicked two goals in Warrington Wolves' win over St Helens

Warrington Wolves captain Stefan Ratchford will miss the next eight weeks having had surgery on a fractured eye socket and jaw.

The 36-year-old was injured during the Wire's Super League win over St Helens on Friday.

Ratchford has made 11 appearances for Warrington this season, and over 300 in total.

He signed a new deal with the club earlier in July.

Meanwhile, Warrington centre Rodrick Tai has signed a one-year contract extension to stay with the until 2025.

Tai, 25, joined last year from Australian National Rugby League team Dolphins.

The Papua New Guinea international scored six tries in his 13 appearances during his debut season for the Wolves.

"I鈥檓 really happy that I鈥檓 here to stay and go again for another year. I鈥檝e learnt a lot this season from the boys and the coaching staff," Tai told the

鈥淚t was challenging at first with the weather and without my family, but I鈥檓 settled in the UK now. Everyone has been kind and good to me, and I鈥檓 happy to be a part of the family here."