Veteran Leeds prop Kylie Leuluai is facing the prospect of another six weeks on the sidelines after being told he needs shoulder surgery . The 37-year-old New Zealander has not played since the Super League leaders ' only defeat at Warrington a month ago but coach Brian McDermott says his injury has now been properly diagnosed . 'We thought his biceps were the problem but he 's actually got a bit of floating tissue in his shoulder which he 's going to have cleaned out , ' McDermott said . Kylie Leuluai faces another six weeks out of action for the Leeds Rhinos after being told he needs surgery . 'He will be out for anything from between four to six weeks . ' McDermott had feared Leuluai could be out for three months if he needed a bicep operation . 'It 's great news , ' McDermott added . 'He has still got an important role to play with us . ' I think we 've missed him over Easter , not just the extra body , but some of the direct carries he gives you . '
Kylie Leuluai needs surgery on his shoulder . Veteran Leeds prop facing the prospect of last month out . The 37-year-old New Zealander has not played since another six weeks .