The Lions’ 2017 Super Rugby campaign has already suffered a setback with the news wing Ruan Combrinck will miss at least the opening five weeks of the tournament. Combrinck‚ 26‚ underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday after suffering a fracture while playing for the Springboks against Wales. Earlier in the season, Combrinck fractured a leg while playing Argentina.

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