Concerns have escalated over veteran Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen’s playing future following a serious neck injury.
An article by Rapport reveals a grim outlook, with the Sharks reportedly troubled by the extent of Oosthuizen’s condition.
“It looks serious,” a source is quoted by the Sunday newspaper.
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The 30-Test scrummager last featured for the Durbanites against the Lions on 2 March in the Vodacom URC. Despite inquiries by Rapport, the 35-year-old remains silent about his status.
Oosthuizen’s experience is invaluable, but his age and injury history raise doubts about his return. Notably, previous setbacks for the former Cheetahs and Sale Sharks powerhouse include a previous neck injury in 2012 and a string of injuries in 2017.
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