HOOKER’S RETURN
Scarra focuses on Western Province after injury
Springbok dreams are still at the back of his mind — but not his main objective
Five years ago hooker Scarra Ntubeni was the responsible one among a number of Western Province’s new recruits living together in a house adjacent to Newlands Stadium. A natural leader‚ he was earmarked as a possible captain from early on‚ while his close friend and housemate Siya Kolisi often flirted with trouble. There were no obvious signs Kolisi would be the Stormers captain one day. Ntubeni was always the more likely candidate, but injuries have come at inopportune times and his career has not reached the heights many expected it would. Yet he is only 26 and two weeks ago made his 50th appearance for WP when he came off the bench. Last week he put in an impressive shift against the Blue Bulls in his first start of the year. A ruptured Achilles tendon in September 2016 left his career in the balance‚ but months of rehab have allowed him to make a near miraculous recovery. "It [the injury] was very tough‚ especially the beginning part not knowing how long it is going to take or i...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.