Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth hasn’t featured since December 7 after failing an in-game HIA evaluation in opposition to Exeter Chiefs.
Initially dominated out for the remainder of the month, Eztebeth’s restoration took a U-turn after the double World Cup winner reported relapses in concussion signs – dizziness and complications – prolonging his return to the sphere.
Whispers of retirement started circulating because the three-week damage was a three-month fiasco; Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus put these claims to mattress, telling Planet Rugby, “He doesn’t have any signs, he went by way of all of the processes… and, in keeping with what I’ve heard, he will probably be one of many gamers that will probably be accessible [in 2025].”
One other damage setback
Etzebeth, now concussion-free, appeared seemingly for a Sharks return in opposition to Zebre on March 22 however was once more hampered with damage after straining his hamstring throughout Springboks’ alignment camp in mid-March.
“Eben strained a hamstring in a working block [during the Springbok alignment camp] in Cape City,” Sharks coach John Plumtree reported. “That set him again a pair weeks, however from a concussion standpoint, he’s in place now.
The Durban-outfit would have carried out with Eztebeth’s ruthlessness in final weekend’s loss to league leaders Leinster. Plagued with dealing with errors, neither facet appeared their greatest leaving spectators bewildered by amateurish errors.
Down 7-10, Siya Kolisi had an ultimatum heading into the dying seconds after Sharks have been awared a penalty in kicking vary. As an alternative of choosing a draw the Springbok captain went for the nook however fell quick shortly after the lineout. Closing rating: 7-10.
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