Sam Verrills' start at the Gold Coast has hit a minor hurdle with the new recruit sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Copping a small knock at training; the Titans' new dummy-half has undergone minor surgery on his shoulder, and is set to return to full contact training in January.
In good news though, the 23-year-old is expected to be fit, healthy and available for the club's Round 1 clash against the Wests Tigers.
Match: Wests Tigers v Titans
Round 1 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
16th Position
away Team
Titans
2nd Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney