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Flanker Juan Smith is the only injury concern in the Springbok camp following the weekend's last-gasp 22-29 loss to the All Blacks in Jo'burg.
Team doctor Craig Roberts reported at a press conference at Loftus Versfeld on Monday that Smith has an abdominal muscle strain sustained in the first half of the match.
Smith did not take part in the training session on Monday morning and is receiving treatment for the injury.
Roberts added that he was confident that Smith would recover in time to be considered for selection for this weekend's clash with the Wallabies. The team will be announced on Tuesday.
"There are a few guys with a bumps and bruises but that was expected after such a physical Test. We are fortunate that we have only one injury concern," Roberts said.
"There were reports that JP Pietersen had an injury but these are completely incorrect and he took part in the full session this morning," he added.
Meanwhile, Sharks loose forward Ryan Kankowski joined the squad on Monday as a precaution for Smith.
Kankowski was released to his Province after the training camp two weeks ago and put in a solid performance at the weekend as the Sharks downed Western Province in the Currie Cup.
Comments
wellwellwell says...
I reckon Kankowski should be in for Pierre Spies anyway if Juan recovers in time. At fortress Loftus, Pierre might be the best start, but he has not impressed me at all during this Tri Nations.
Posted 11:28 24th August 2010
powerplay says...
no wonder he was subbed off..did Pdv really know this?
Posted 08:21 24th August 2010