Giants captain Clune out for up to four months

Adam Clune in action for Huddersfield GiantsSwpix.com

Adam Clune has made five appearances for Huddersfield Giants this season

Huddersfield Giants captain Adam Clune has been ruled out for up to 16 weeks with a hamstring injury.

The 30-year-old Australian half-back suffered the injury in the 34-4 home defeat by Warrington earlier this month.

He was sidelined from June last year to March with a hamstring injury and has been restricted to 11 appearances over the past two seasons.

"It's been frustrating not being able to stay out there consistently and play the footy I know I'm capable of," he told the club website.

"More than anything, I want to be out there with the boys because I genuinely believe this team is capable of success."

The Giants are bottom of the Super League table and host second-placed St Helens on Thursday.