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O'Loughlin out for 12-month

Wigan captain Sean O'Loughlin has been ruled out for 12 weeks after X-rays confirmed the forward broke his shoulder blade against Warrington last week.

The 25-year-old, an ever-present this season, was injured late on in the Warriors' 38-14 engage Super League win at the JJB Stadium.

"We are really disappointed we have lost the services of Sean for the next three months or so," coach Brian Noble said. "It is a blow to both the club and the player. Sean has been in great form for us again this year and as club captain we will obviously miss him both as a player and as a leader. "

Stand-off Trent Barrett is likely to take over as skipper during O'Loughlin's absence.

O'Loughlin has suffered serious injury before having had his 2005 season ruined following knee reconstruction surgery.

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