Taipans Injury Report: Round 3

02 Oct 26

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Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans guards Luke Paul and Shaun Bruce will be game day decisions tomorrow in Melbourne, subject to fitness tests.

Paul is yet to make his NBL debut after injuring his ankle during the pre-season, while Bruce tweaked his groin this morning at training.

The Taipans will play Melbourne United on Saturday night at John Cain Arena, 7:30pm. Watch live on ESPN & Free Saturdays on Nine.

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