Gio Aplon: Bulls' worst fear confirmed
INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls have provided an update on Gio Aplon and the worst has been confirmed.
The 38-year-old fullback Aplon has suffered a season-ending knee injury during Friday’s 17-19 defeat to the Cheetahs during the Super Rugby Unlocked Round two clash in Bloemfontein.
The Bulls revealed that Aplon tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
The surgery means that Aplon, who joined the Bulls from Japanese club Toyota Verblitz in May, is expected to be sidelined for a period of six to nine months.
The news is a huge blow for the Bulls, given the former Stormers star has been one of the standout performers in Jake White’s side.
The Bulls will face the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Here’s wishing our hot-stepper, Gio Aplon, a speedy recovery after tearing his ACL in the game against the Toyota Cheetahs. Gio has had an amazing impact on the team since his arrival, and we have no doubt that he will be get through this tougher than ever… Sterkte brother 👊 pic.twitter.com/2b834EQFjI
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) October 19, 2020
