Rugby Players Return and Leave Teams

May 12, 2026, 05:58
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Introduction

Some rugby teams are changing their players. Some players are hurt, and some players are healthy again.

Main Body

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have changes. Latrell Mitchell is healthy and will play again. Alex Johnston has a bad leg injury and cannot play. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape will play instead. The St George Illawarra Dragons have a problem. Kade Reed hurt his finger. He cannot play for three months. Now Kyle Flanagan will play in the team. Other teams have changes too. Ronaldo Mulitalo and Adam Reynolds are healthy and will return. Blayke Brailey has a head injury and cannot play. Jayden Berrell will take his place.

Conclusion

Many teams are changing players now. They must find new players when others are hurt.

Learning

⚡ The 'Can' and 'Cannot' Switch

In this text, we see a very simple way to talk about possibility and ability. This is a key building block for A2 English.

The Pattern:

  • Can →\rightarrow Yes, it is possible / I am able.
  • Cannot →\rightarrow No, it is not possible / I am not able.

From the Story:

  • "...cannot play" (The player is hurt →\rightarrow No ability to play).
  • "...will play again" (The player is healthy →\rightarrow Ability returns).

Simple Usage Tip: Use cannot when there is a reason why something is impossible.

  • Example: I have a broken leg →\rightarrow I cannot run.
  • Example: I am sick →\rightarrow I cannot go to school.

Quick Word Swap

Instead of saying "he is not able to play," just use cannot. It is faster and more natural for beginners.

Vocabulary Learning

hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her arm while falling.
healthy
free from illness; in good health
Example:He is healthy after eating vegetables.
play
to participate in an activity for enjoyment
Example:They play football every weekend.
cannot
not able to
Example:She cannot go to the party.
take
to accept or receive
Example:Please take this book.
place
a particular position or area
Example:This is a good place to study.
find
to discover or locate
Example:I will find my keys.
new
not existing before; recent
Example:She bought a new car.
when
at the time that
Example:Call me when you arrive.
others
other people or things
Example:Others are waiting outside.
again
once more
Example:We will try again tomorrow.
bad
not good; poor
Example:The food was bad.
leg
part of the body from the hip to the foot
Example:She broke her leg.
injury
harm or damage to the body
Example:He had a sports injury.
months
periods of 30 or 31 days
Example:It will take three months.
problem
a difficult situation
Example:There is a problem with the computer.