Former Junior Bok makes good progress after throat injury
INJURY UPDATE: Former Junior Springbok and current Worcester Warriors No.8 Cornell du Preez is recovering well after his throat injury.
Du Preez injured his throat during his side’s 20-21 defeat to Wasps earlier this month at Sixways
Du Preez has undergone multiple operations after he was taken to hospital in Birmingham following the collision with Wasps captain Joe Launchbury.
The incident has left him with a fractured cricoid and also damaged to his voice box. The 27-year-old is currently undergoing treatment in hospital, where he will remain for the next four weeks.
Warriors Director of Rugby Alan Solomons said: “Cornell is making good progress and is receiving the best treatment in hospital.
“Everyone at the Club sends him their best wishes and we will continue to support him at this difficult time. We wish him a speedy recovery.”
Du Preez previously played for Eastern Province Kings in South Africa where he made 23 appearances and crossed for 11 tries, as well as playing 16 times for the Kings in the 2013 Super Rugby season.
Born in Port Elizabeth, Du Preez also represented the South Africa Under-20 side in 2011.
