VIDEO: The much-needed boost for wounded Stormers
12/17/2024 07:10 AM
INJURY UPDATE: Following their 16-53 hammering against the Harlequins in the Champions Cup, the Stormers are set for a massive injury boost ahead of the United Rugby Championship return.
The Stormers were forced to field a very inexperienced line-up against the Premiership club last week given their horror injury list.
However, there is finally some good news for the Capetonians.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of the Springboks set to return to action against the Lions on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu fronted the media along with Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman, who revealed that Deon Fourie, Frans Malherbe and Ben-Jason Dixon are the others set to return this weekend for the local derby.
"Manie [Libbok] still has to rest but Frans is back, Deon and BJ are also back," Snyman told reporters on Tuesday.
"We will only make the final call after today's [training session]
"They have to make it through full training."
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who recovered from a knee procedure and concussion, stated: "My rehab went according to plan.
"I did everything I could to put my best foot forward. I am just hoping I can build some momentum and play some good rugby, help us get some points."
The 38-year-old Fourie was sidelined for nine months with a knee injury he sustained during last season's Champions Cup encounter against La Rochelle in April.
Stalwart prop Malherbe missed the Springboks November internationals due to an injury he sustained in the Stormers' defeat to the Glasgow Warriors in late October.
Utility forward Dixon suffered a concussion during the Champions Cup opener against Toulon two weeks ago. He missed the trip to London but could be available this weekend
Steven Kitshoff (neck), Evan Roos (shoulder), Dan du Plessis (knee), Ben Loader (knee), Damian Willemse (groin), flyhalf Manie Libbok (concussion), and flank Keke Morabe (fractured leg) are the others on the injury list.
