Groin injury rules out Warren Whitely but Jaco Kriel will fill the gap
Springbok and Lions captain Whiteley has torn a ligament in his pelvis, but will not need surgery
27 June 2017 - 13:42
Springbok and Lions captain Warren Whiteley will miss the rest of his franchise’s Super Rugby campaign and could also possibly miss SA’s rugby championship opener against Argentina in Port Elizabeth on August 19. Whiteley missed Saturday’s third test against France with a groin injury, and Lions team doctor Rob Collins said the number eight underwent a scan that showed he had torn ligament in his pelvis. No surgery is going to be required.
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