The Stormers injury count continues to mount with the news that fullback SP Marais will miss this weekend’s must-win Super Rugby clash against the Blues at Newlands. Marais sustained a rib injury against the Highlanders last week and will not feature against the Blues. Lock JD Schickerling underwent surgery on Monday to a torn bicep and will miss another four months of action, while wing Sergeal Petersen suffered a medial cruciate ligament injury in a Supersport Challenge warm-up match at the weekend. He has been sidelined for another four months. Wing Seabelo Senatla has not fully recovered from a groin injury. He is undergoing conservative management of the injury and will be assessed regularly with no return-to-play date set. On a positive note, lock Pieter-Steph du Toit‚ who was ill last week‚ and flank Cobus Wiese (shoulder injury) have made full recoveries and should turn out against the Blues. Centres Dan du Plessis (shoulder) and Dan Kriel (foot) and scrumhalf Jano Vermaak (...
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