The Boks have suffered another big injury blow at the 2023 RWC.
Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa looks dejected as he leaves the field having suffered an injury against Tonga. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
After the game, coach Jacques Nienaber said: “Makazole has a fractured cheekbone, so he’ll go for scans on Monday to determine the seriousness of the injury.”If Mapimpi is ruled out there is a possibility of Lukhanyo Am returning to the squad or the Boks may opt for another player in a different position, as they did when they r
The Boks now face a week off before knowing if they qualify for the quarters, which should they progress, will only be played on the weekend of 14/15 October.“As things stand now, one of South Africa, Ireland and Scotland will miss out on the quarter-final, but all three can still make it. The pool will only be decided on Saturday,” said Nienaber.