THE SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

Mar 16 • General News, Super Rugby • 1587 Views • Comments Off on THE SHARKS INJURY UPDATE

Dr Alan Kourie, Team Doctor, has issued the following injury update relating to the Cell C Sharks squad.

Name of Player
Injury

Jacques Potgieter
– Operation was successful;
– Currently in rehab and recovery is on track.
– Expected return in six weeks.

Jean-Luc du Preez
– Foot injury;
– Expected to be available for selection next week.

Patrick Lambie
– Recovery on track;
– Expected to return mid-May.

Ruan Botha
– Operation was successful;
– Recovery on track;
– Expected to return at the beginning of May.

Francois Kleinhans
– Bicep tendon repair;
– Recovery on track;
– Expected to return mid-May.

Tera Mtembu
– Scan shows bone bruising in his left knee;
– Uncertain lay-off period. His return will be guided by his clinical response to rehab.

After a fantastic win against the Stormers last Saturday, in which our new generation team showed great character and spirit, the Cell C Sharks are hard at work in preparation for their match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this Friday, 18th March at 19h00.

The Cell C Sharks team to travel to Pretoria, will be announced at 10h00 tomorrow.