Star Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident he will recover in time for the world champions' Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria on 8 July. | Sport24news
in the Sharks' 50-35 Champions Cup last 16 win over Munster on 1 April.
At the time, it was said that Etzebeth would be sidelined for up to 16 weeks, but the 2022 SA Rugby Player of the Year has given a positive injury update. "I'm aiming to be ready for the Rugby Championship, but then everything will have to go well, which I believe will happen," Etzebeth toldNew Bok coach: SA Rugby to heed advice from Rassie, overseas coach not an option - report
While Etzebeth is expected to be fit in time for the Rugby Championship, there is more concern over two other Boks to prove their fitness before the World Cup. Lock Salmaan Moerat is currently recovering from a long-term knee injury and won't return before August, while veteran utility back Frans Steyn' s knee injury is also expected to keep him out of most of the Rugby Championship.Resident rugby writer Rob Houwing gives you his expert views on what's going on between the poles.
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