Lodewyk de Jager
Cheetahs lock Lood de Jager will be sidelined for at least 3 months after undergoing an operation to repair injured elbow ligaments.
De Jager left the field in the 1st half of the Cheetahs’ 35 / 29 Super Rugby win against the Sharks at Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban last Saturday.
It was feared that he had broken his elbow, but X-rays revealed only ligament damage.
But the Springbok was still forced to go under the knife on Tuesday.
According to reports, ligaments and a nerve were repaired in De Jager left elbow.
De Jager said it was a bad blow so early in the season.
“I barely played 10 minutes. Now I have to wait at least 3 months before again getting a chance to play. Injuries are a reality. It’s part of the game, but still bad.”
The Cheetahs have a BYE in Super Rugby this weekend, before resuming duties at home against the Blues on Friday 27 February.
Sport24