Lions utility forward Ruan Venter has confirmed that he’s on the mend after surgery to his injured knee.
The 23-year-old is set to be sidelined for up to nine months.
The one-cap Springbok posted on Instagram that surgery to repair his ACL, MCL and meniscus was successful.
“Extremely disappointed to end my season like this. Difficult to understand why but I know that God has a bigger plan. Very thankful to have undergone successful surgery and I can’t wait to get this journey started. This is only the beginning!”
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Venter departed early in the Lions’ 31-7 Vodacom URC defeat to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium clutching his right knee.
He has been one of the Lions’ standout performers this season, delivering impressive all-round displays at both blindside flank and lock that would not have escaped the Springbok selectors’ attention.
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Venter was building momentum towards adding to his solitary Bok cap, with the Springboks’ season kicking off against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June.
Photo: @ruan__venter/Instagram
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Lions utility forward Ruan Venter has confirmed that he’s on the mend after surgery to his injured knee.
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