Sefanaia Naivalu
Electrifying wing Sefanaia Naivalu is the only injury concern for the Melbourne Rebels as they prepare to face the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Naivalu, who scored a double last week during the Rebels loss to the Reds in Brisbane, is facing a test before being declared fit to play against the Stormers in Cape Town at Newlands.
The speedster suffered a head knock against the Reds on Friday in Brisbane, and will follow concussion protocols this week.
Rebels’ head of athletic performance Bryce Cavanagh said that as always, the Club will put Naivalu’s welfare 1st.
“Sefa copped a knock whilst in the action of tackling on Friday, and reported some symptoms consistent with concussion,” Cavanagh said.
“His well-being is our number 1 priority, and while we will give him every opportunity to be available for selection we will also ensure he is only declared fit if we are 100% confident that he is good to go.”
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