Super Rugby: Eben Etzebeth ruled out for 6 – 8 weeks

Published 10 February 2013 | By Foreignerforbokcoach

EtsebethDHL Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth will miss the start of his team’s 2013 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign, after being ruled out of action for six to eight weeks.

Etzebeth limped off in the first half of team’s 57-0 pre-season win over the Regent Boland Cavaliers on Saturday and a subsequent scan revealed that he tore ligaments in his left ankle after landing awkwardly at a line-out.

The Springbok lock will be out of action for a minimum of six weeks and DHL Stormers coach Allister Coetzee said: “It’s unfortunate for the team and Eben, but like I said after the match yesterday injuries are part and parcel of the game.

“We are fortunate to have players in our squad who can step in and fill that role and that’s our focus for now – to find a player to fill that No.4 lock role.

“At the same time, however, our medical team will also ensure that Eben recovers well and comes back strongly for the DHL Stormers.”

The DHL Stormers have completed their pre-season playing schedule, after taking part in warm-up matches against the Cheetahs and Boland on February 2 and 9, respectively.

The 2011 and 2012 SA Conference winners will open their 2013 Super Rugby season against the Bulls in Pretoria on Friday 22 February (kick-off 19:10).

5 Responses to Super Rugby: Eben Etzebeth ruled out for 6 – 8 weeks

  • 1

    Stormersboy on 10 February 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Hi Rudi I cannot seem to edit the headline, each time I change it the changes don’t save, please can you help??

  • 2

    grootblousmile on 10 February 2013 at 5:59 pm

    1 @ Stormersboy:
    Stormpoppie, look below the Article in the Edit Article window, there are 2 spots where the heading is repeated, delete the contents of both bottom ones… then Update… if you do it, you learn.

  • 3

    Stormersboy on 10 February 2013 at 7:00 pm

    @ grootblousmile:
    Thanks, just did it again to check and make sure. Learning as I go 😉

  • 4

    Scrumdown on 11 February 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Etzebeth becoming a bit of a sick note! (Statement, not question.)

  • 5

    Scrumdown on 11 February 2013 at 2:07 pm

    “We are fortunate to have players in our squad who can step in and fill that role and that’s our focus for now – to find a player to fill that No.4 lock role.”

    Don’t worry Mr Coetzee. I’m sure you’ll be able to import one from somewhere. The rule book allows it mos!

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