The Bulls rugby team has confirmed that three of their Springbok players, Ruan Nortje, Elrigh Louw, and Johan Goosen, will be sidelined for extended periods due to injuries sustained in recent matches.
The Bulls rugby team has released an update on the injuries sustained by three of their Springbok players: Ruan Nortje , Elrigh Louw , and Johan Goosen . Louw, a loose forward, faced a significant setback in his recovery from a knee injury sustained during the Bulls ' derby match against the Lions two weeks ago. Initial reports had indicated that surgery would be required, but swelling around the injured area has led to a delay in the procedure.
Consultations with specialists have resulted in a scheduled operation within the next two weeks, with the specifics of his rehabilitation program to be determined following the surgery. Bok lock Nortje, who shares the Bulls co-captain title with Louw, also suffered a knee ligament injury during the same January 25th match. However, unlike Louw, Nortje's injury does not require surgery. He has already commenced a non-invasive recovery and rehabilitation program and is projected to return to play within eight to ten weeks. Goosen, the former Springbok fly-half, underwent successful knee surgery two weeks ago after limping off the field during the Bulls' Investec Champions Cup match against Stade Francais. He is now in the early stages of his recovery.
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