This article details the injury updates for three key Bulls players: Ruan Nortje, Johan Goosen, and Elrigh Louw. Nortje and Goosen are recovering from knee injuries, while Louw is awaiting surgery due to swelling.
Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw is facing a delayed surgery due to swelling in his injured leg, while captain Ruan Nortje and flyhalf Johan Goosen are on the road to recovery from their respective knee injuries. Nortje, who sustained a ligament injury during the Bulls ' match against the Lions in Johannesburg ten days ago, is expected to return to the field in eight to ten weeks. He has already begun his non-invasive recovery and rehabilitation program.
Meanwhile, Goosen, the team's first-choice flyhalf, underwent a successful knee operation and is progressing well with his rehabilitation. After completing two weeks of recovery, both Nortje and Goosen are anticipated to make a comeback in April. Louw, who suffered a long-term injury in the second half of the same match against the Lions, is currently two weeks post-injury. However, he hasn't undergone surgery yet due to persistent swelling around the injured area. Following consultations with a specialist, the 25-year-old Springbok loose forward is scheduled for surgery in the coming weeks. His rehabilitation program will be determined post-surgery. The Bulls media team released a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing the team's support for all three players as they focus on their respective recovery journeys. The statement also highlighted the expectation that all three players will make full recoveries, with no further updates on their progress to allow them to concentrate fully on their rehabilitation.The Bulls are currently gearing up for their upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Stormers in Cape Town this weekend. This will be their last away game until they travel to France in April to face Aviron Bayonnais in the Challenge Cup round of 16. Following their French encounter, the Bulls have a demanding schedule lined up with matches against Munster in Ireland and Glasgow Warriors in Scotland.
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