Hawks decimated by six absences for Saints clash
SIGNAL22.07.2026 21:27 UTC
9h 33m before kickoff
KICKOFF23.07.2026 07:00 UTC
SCORE82:107
Hawke's Bay Hawks will be without six players, including leading scorers Keanu Rasmussen and Daniel Grida, for Thursday's must-win game against Wellington Saints.
What it means
- Keanu Rasmussen (ankle), Daniel Grida (back), Tommy Fergusson (fractured scaphoid), Clifton Bush III (ankle), Kobe Kara (foot) all out injured.
- Jackson Ball, averaging 19.8 pts, not on game-day roster.
- Hawks at bottom of ladder, out of finals contention.
Model read
Hawks severely weakened, missing top offensive threats and deep rotation. Saints heavily favoured to win.
ImpactStrong
players out6
CompetitionSal’s NBL
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