Share

Meyer: Louw should be fine

Cape Town - Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says flank Francois Louw’s injury is unlikely to be as serious as initially feared.

As it happened: Scotland v Springboks

Louw was stretchered from the field in a neck brace four minutes before the end of South Africa’s 28-0 win over Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.

While it initially appeared to be a serious injury, the coach said he expected Louw to recover.

"I've spoken to the doctor and it was precautionary. He's injured his neck but he should be fine. We're still monitoring him,” Meyer told AFP.

Louw was also spotted giving a “thumbs-up” as he was being stretchered off the Murrayfield pitch.

Prop Frans Malherbe also left the field injured in the 33rd minute with the coach less optimistic about his chances of facing France in Paris this weekend.

"Frans has got a ripped cartilage," Meyer said. "We're not sure if he's going to be fine. The doctor will make a decision tomorrow (Monday) but at this stage we're not very hopeful that he will be able to continue."


Francois Louw stretchered off the Murrayfield pitch (Getty Images).
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1271 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
30% - 1469 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2239 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE