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Ruan Pienaar (Photo by Frikkie Kapp / Gallo Images)
the Cheetahs expect the captain and scrum half Ruan Pienaar it could be back in action before the end of the year.
The Springbok veteran injured his knee in the first half of his team’s 19-17 win over the Bulls last Friday.
It was feared that he could be sidelined for several months, with a possible rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, but a scan has since revealed a medial ligament injury.
“I saw the doctor on Sunday and it was the medial cruciate ligament, as expected. It is not too serious, but it is still not good news,” Pienaar said. Red24.
“There is still a chance that he can come back before the next matches (in Super Rugby Unlocked), hopefully before the end of the year or in the new year.
“It’s not the end of the world, it’s just frustrating after we’ve been off the field for so long. It’s just part of the game.”
Pienaar was scheduled to visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Johan Kruger on Monday morning to gain more clarity on the injury.
Loose forward Pokomela junior will lead the cheetahs during Pienaar’s absence.
– Compiled by Sport24 staff
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