Sikhumbuzo Notshe set to miss British & Irish Lions tour

One of the new found stars of SA rugby is set to miss out on the series he has worked so hard to be a part of all his life.

Sharks loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe is excepted to miss the British & Irish Lions series.

This is after the injury he sustained in the first half against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld this past weekend.

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He was in clear discomfort which had Springbok fans nervously awaiting the medical diagnosis.

The Sharks confirmed in a statement that he had ruptured a patella tendon and that recovery will take up to a few months.

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That leaves Notshe in a race against time to achieve his and every Springbok player’s dream of playing against the British & Irish Lions.

Notshe has been in excellent form since signing for the Sharks from the Stormers. It is in KwaZulu-Natal that he has started to show his potential to the rugby world.

An explosive runner, elusive while carrying the ball in hand, he is agile, fleet-footed and fast for a forward.

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Prior to his injury he was all but assured a spot In the Springbok squad spot given his scintillating form for the better part of a year.

The 29-year-old has been in great form and was influential during the Sharks’ 2020 table-topping Super Rugby campaign before having an influential season inspiring his side to the final of the 2020 Currie Cup.

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We hope too see him back on the field in time to achieve his dream and compete for the green and gold.