Gareth Widdop will have to wait to make his Super League debut after Warrington Wolves' marquee signing was ruled out of the start of the season.
The England five-eighth suffered a lower limb injury in training after rolling his ankle and Warrington revealed he is not expected to be available until "around round four".
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Widdop will continue to be assessed by the Wolves medical team following his injury setback.
The 30-year-old returned to his homeland on a three-year deal from NRL side St George Illawarra Dragons.
Warrington travel to Wigan Warriors for the opening match of the season on January 30.
