Bekker out of Brisbane test
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July 20, 2010, Tuesday
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SOUTH Africa lock Andries Bekker will miss Saturday's Tri-Nations rugby test against Australia due to a back injury.
The South African Rugby Union said yesterday that Bekker suffered an acute disc injury towards the end of South Africa's 17-31 loss to New Zealand at Wellington on Saturday.
Bekker underwent an MRI scan in Brisbane yesterday in the morning, and was later withdrawn by the medical team and will see a specialist for treatment on his return to South Africa.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said the injury to Bekker was unfortunate.
"It is a setback but we will have to deal with it," he said. "That is part of the game. We have to rely on the strength within our squad for the test. It is a blow for Andries too as he was just coming back from a previous injury."
The remainder of the Springbok squad was cleared for selection for Saturday's match. The defending champions will be attempting to break a two-match losing streak.
The South African Rugby Union said yesterday that Bekker suffered an acute disc injury towards the end of South Africa's 17-31 loss to New Zealand at Wellington on Saturday.
Bekker underwent an MRI scan in Brisbane yesterday in the morning, and was later withdrawn by the medical team and will see a specialist for treatment on his return to South Africa.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said the injury to Bekker was unfortunate.
"It is a setback but we will have to deal with it," he said. "That is part of the game. We have to rely on the strength within our squad for the test. It is a blow for Andries too as he was just coming back from a previous injury."
The remainder of the Springbok squad was cleared for selection for Saturday's match. The defending champions will be attempting to break a two-match losing streak.
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