Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok camp has been dealt another injury blow following Deon Fourie’s injury against Connacht last weekend.
The World Cup winner lasted just one minute before being substituted off in the 63rd minute after sustaining a broken tibia in open play. The 38-year-old was later seen visibly upset, in crutches and a brace.
While Stormers are yet to confirm, many believe this to be a season-ending injury, denting his chances of donning the green and gold again.
Inside source
“It’s a broken tibia, so he’ll be out for a while,” Sharks forwards coach, Rito Hlungwani, said after the game.
“Losing a player of Deon’s calibre and experience is a major blow. But you know, Deon was in yesterday and he is in today,” the Stormers assistant coach revealed. “He is one guy that really contributes to the team in total different ways. So not having him on the field is a major blow, but he’ll still be present.
“He has really took Paul de Villiers under his wing. He was in the office today analysing the game with him, so we’re still have him in that regard, it’s just tricky and tough not having him on the field. We’re moving forward and he is helping us move forward in the right ways.”
When do the Springboks first play in 2025?
It feels like an age since the Springboks last took to the field, a sad realisation that is scheduled to be overturned from the beginning of July, after which, fans will enjoy a flurry of high-calibre games.
There first game is against Italy on July 5 at Loftus Versfald.
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