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Star GWS defender Sam Taylor has been ruled out indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a ruptured testicle.

Taylor suffered the injury during last week’s 22-point win over Port Adelaide.

The two-time All-Australian defender wasn’t listed on the official GWS injury list on Tuesday, but the club revealed the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

A timeline will only be set on his return once he sees a specialist.

“Sam Taylor will be sidelined after suffering a ruptured testicle during last week’s match and undergoing successful surgery yesterday,” the post read.

“Sam’s home and recovering with a timeline for his return to be set after consultation with specialists. Sending our love to Slammer.

Taylor’s injury has come at a bad time for the Giants, whose season sits at the crossroads after posting just two wins from their past six games.

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