World Cup-winning Springbok Deon Fourie underwent corrective knee surgical procedure days after sustaining a damaged tibia whereas on obligation for the Stormers.
The veteran utility ahead has been dominated out of motion for a number of months after breaking his tibia within the Stormers’ United Rugby Championship sport in opposition to Connacht at DHL Stadium this previous weekend.
The 38-year-old free ahead got here on as an alternative within the 62nd minute for the Stormers, however sadly he lasted lower than a minute as he was seen limping off the sphere within the 63rd minute.
This newest damage setback sparked fears that it could possibly be the start of the tip of Fourie’s taking part in profession, particularly taking into account he turns 39 in September.
Nevertheless, the Springbok appears undeterred by his present scenario, as he took to social media to announce the extent of damage isn’t almost as unhealthy as initially feared and that he shall be again in motion before anticipated.
Fourie additionally offered a timeline for his restoration and rehabilitation, and a set definitive date for his return.
“Surgical procedure accomplished and dusted. Large thumbs up from the restoration room,” the Springbok posted on his Instagram account.
“If all the things goes nicely I’ll be again in 12 weeks [three months] doing what I really like.
“Grateful for the unbelievable help round me and everybody’s messages.”
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SPRINGBOK 2025 TEST SCHEDULE:
TBC: Boks vs Barbarians, TBC, TBC
5 July: Boks vs Italy, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
12 July: Springboks vs Italy, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha
19 July: Boks vs Georgia, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
16 August: Springboks vs Australia, Ellis Park, Johannesburg
23 August: Boks vs Australia, DHL Stadium, Cape City
6 September: Boks vs New Zealand, Auckland
13 September: Springboks vs New Zealand, Wellington
27 September: Boks vs Argentina, Kings Park, Durban
4 October: Springboks vs Argentina, London
1 November: Boks vs Wales, Cardiff
8 November: Boks vs France, Paris
15 November: Springboks vs Italy, Turin
22 November: Springboks vs Eire, Dublin
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