Lions in SA

Muller to join Boks

2009-06-29 15:56
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Johann Muller (Gallo)
Johannesburg - Sharks lock Johann Muller has been called up to the Springbok squad on Monday to replace Andries Bekker, who tore cartilage in his knee during Saturday's second Test against the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Bekker saw orthopeadic specialist Mark Ferguson and will have a scope performed on his knee on Monday evening.

Muller, who last played for the Boks in 2007, was part of the South African Training Squad that faced a Namibian invitation XV in Windhoek last month.
 
Meanwhile there was positive feedback on the other players who picked up injuries during the series-clinching 28-25 win at the weekend.

Team doctor Craig Roberts confirmed that centre Jean de Villiers and scrumhalf Fourie du Preez saw shoulder specialist Thys de Beer in Pretoria on Monday and have been cleared for selection ahead of the third Test in Johannesburg this Saturday.

Danie Rossouw is being closely monitored and will follow the standard concussion protocol, including neuropsychological assessment, before returning to play.

 

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