LEIGH Centurions are facing the prospect of going into Sunday's promotion crunch game at Carlisle without top prop Andy Pucill.

And to add to Leigh's problems loose-forward Neil Jukes is struggling with ankle and knee injuries.

It would be a massive blow if Leigh lost ever-present Pucill who has been in outstanding and consistent form since his early season move from Huddersfield.

Pucill is having intensive treatment on a groin injury but the prospects of him recovering in time for the trip to Gilford Park look remote.

Leigh are expecting to have Stuart Donlan in their side despite the teenage centre being put on report for an alleged late tackle in last week's game at Bramley.

"We've not heard anything from RL headquarters about the incident, so we are assuming there isn't a problem," says Leigh chairman Mick Higgins.

The Hilton Park boss, along with Leigh RMI chairman Chris Healey, step into the firing line tonight when they chair a fans' forum.

Higgins and Healey have promised to answer any questions supporters may have about team affairs or the general running of the club, both rugby and football.

The action starts at 7.30pm in the Mick Martyn Bar at Hilton Park.

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