Released following a significant blow to the head against Toulon, Manie Libbok, the Stormers flyhalf, suffered a concussion.
These are images that sent chills down the spines of all Stormers – Toulon spectators. In the 72nd minute of play, Manie Libbok, flyhalf for the South African team, suffered a high tackle from Yanick Youyoutte. The former Toulouse second row received a red card, while the Springbok remained on the ground with a bloody nose.
After this shock, Libbok went straight to the hospital. A transfer which worried his coach John Dobson: “Manie (Libbok) is doing very badly, he went to the hospital. Normally with a concussion you don’t go straight to the hospital – so I imagine there is some concern there. ” This Monday, the Cape Town-based franchise gave news of its player. The fly-half was able to return to the team on Sunday. Ultimately, the international only emerged from this shock “with” a concussion. The number 10 will therefore miss the next Champions Cup match against Harlequins in London (Saturday December 14, 9 p.m.).
An already full infirmary
In addition to Libbok, the Stormers lost two players during this meeting. The first from the 8th with the exit on a stretcher of Keke Morabe. The third row broke his leg. The flanker underwent surgery on Monday, the franchise has not yet communicated the duration of his unavailability. The second, Ben-Jason Dixon also suffered a concussion, like his opener, he will not travel to London. The two players returned to Cape Town with their teammates.
But these three injuries were added to an already full South African infirmary. The franchise currently has around ten injured players including Springboks like Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse. Faced with this cascade of injuries and a poor start to the season, the Stormers coach is thinking about playing during the next Champions Cup days. Which would be good news for Racing 92 who are due to host the Stormers at the end of the group stage on January 18.
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