Lengthy injury lay-off for Bok scrumhalf
NEWS: Sharks and Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has been ruled out of action for approximately 10 weeks.
Hendrikse picked up a shoulder injury when he scored the Sharks’ first try in their 50-35 win over Munster in a Champions Cup Round of 16 clash over the weekend.
The scrumhalf has since undergone surgery, which is a big blow for the Sharks as he is their first-choice scrumhalf.
With Hendrikse out, Grant Williams is in line to wear the No.9 jersey in the Euro quarterfinal against Toulouse in France on Saturday.
The news will also be a blow for the Boks’ preparations as the Rugby Championship begins in early July this year.
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Hendrikse was not the only Bok to pick up an injury against Munster.
Springbok lock Ebben Etzebeth didn’t return to the field after half-time and was seen clutching an ice pack.
The Sharks are still waiting for a medical update to determine the extent of his injury.
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