The walking wounded: Sharks provide update on injured Springboks

Despite these setbacks over the past two months, the team has shown resilience and are currently fourth on the log, well-placed as the competition intensifies.

The Sharks' medical team is focused on player recovery during the break, prioritising welfare and gradual reintegration. Head Coach, John Plumtree will hope to have key players return over the next few weeks, which would be a welcome boost as they approach the business end of the tournament.

Ahead of their next match against the Bulls on 15th February, the Sharks have provided an update on the status of injured players.

Eben Etzebeth    Suffered a return-of-symptoms of his recent concussion. The Sharks take this injury very seriously and player welfare remains our top priority. Eben is being managed by concussion specialists. He will be cleared to return once they are fully satisfied that his injury has completely resolved.  

Ox Nche    
Tear of upper arm muscle. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.

Andre Esterhuizen  
Underwent surgery on his knee. Recovery in progress and the knee is healing well.    

Aphelele Fassi    
Underwent surgery on his ankle. Recovery in progress and the ankle is healing well.  

Emile van Heerden
Underwent surgery on his knee. Recovery in progress and the knee is healing well.

Emmanuel Tshituka
Dislocated big toe. Being managed conservatively and recovery in progress.  

Fez Mbatha
Lower limb stress fracture. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.

Gerbrandt Grobler    
Underwent surgery on his foot. Recovery in progress and the foot is healing well.

James Venter
Tear of chest wall muscle. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.

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