Stormers to face Jaguares without trio of Springboks
Captain Siya Kolisi and tighthead Frans Malherbe will miss the trip because of Boks resting protocols while injury rules out flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit
Cape Town — The Stormers will travel to Argentina to face the Jaguares without a trio of Springboks‚ due to injury and rotation. Captain Siya Kolisi and tighthead Frans Malherbe will miss the trip because of Springbok resting protocols. Flank Pieter-Steph du Toit’s shoulder injury‚ sustained during Saturday’s 24-23 win against the Bulls at Newlands‚ has ruled him out of the tour. The extent of Du Toit’s injury is one of the major talking points in local rugby right now‚ as his long-term fitness ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan‚ is vital to the Springboks’ cause. Stormers coach Robbie Fleck said Du Toit is “expected to be fit for the Crusaders”. That game is on May 18 and if so‚ it is good news for the player‚ the Stormers and the Boks. Young flank Ernst van Rhyn will also miss the Jaguares match due to an elbow injury. On the plus side looseforwards Jaco Coetzee and Bok Sikhumbuzo Notshe return from injury to join the 25-man touring group. With three looseforwards out fro...
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