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Springboks make four changes for third Test as injury hits again
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Springboks star likely to miss Nations Championship, All Blacks tour in doubt
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Springboks star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to be sidelined for three-to-six months after coming down with injury in the Stormers quarter-final win over Cardiff.
The flyhalf was injured in the act of scoring a try in the second half, with the tackler landing awkwardly on his foot in the process. Scans this week have confirmed a high ankle sprain injury according to Netwerk24, which would rule him out of the remainder of the URC playoffs.
Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani told media that “he’ll be out for a while” ahead of the trip to Dublin to face Leinster.
The Springboks’ Nations Championship fixtures in July are likely to be missed, with fixtures against England, Scotland and Wales.
The 24-year-old will also be in a race to get fit for the incoming All Blacks tour over August and September, with the first Test scheduled for August 22 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
An optimistic three-month recovery schedule would be September, and whether he will be Test-match ready then is uncertain.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu took to social media to share his feelings and current frustration over the injury which will sideline him for the immediate future.
“Usually, I post caption-less carousels. This time I’ll say it how it is. Frustrated, irritated and questioning why me?” he wrote on Instagram.
“Sometimes the game reminds you that you’re not invincible!
“Another injury, another chance to come back hungry, determined and focused. I’ve got a job to do, get back and get back better than I left.
“I’m not one to dwell, but I’ll have a little vent! Now, BACK TO WORK! Next job, crystal clear vision and mindset. See you soon!!”
