Great Pity as he, and Elstadt as well, are great forwards.
Ex Supersport
Cape Town - Stormers loose forward Mike Rhodes will miss his team's Super Rugby clash against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.
Rhodes has not recovered fully from the bang to the knee he took against the Lions at the end of last month and after sitting out his team’s 29-13 win over the Sharks last Saturday, he will not be risked this weekend either, according to theStormers' official website.
Lock Ruan Botha and wing Kobus van Wyk are back in the selection mix this week, as is Jurie van Vuuren (THIS GUY IS WAY OFF THE PACE AD SHOULD PALY VODACOM RUGBY AT BEST!!), as the Stormers get set to host New Zealand’s Conference leaders.
However, Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has expressed his delight at the return of one of Newlands' favourite sons, Schalk Burger, who made his return to Super Rugby action after playing in Japan.
"Schalk got a great reception when he came on on Saturday – as if he needed a reminder of how special it is to play at Newlands.
"Like I said on Saturday night, it was a special game for us in front of a special crowd and we’re expecting more of the same against the Chiefs."
The full DHL Stormers injury report:
– Flank Mike Rhodes (knee) did some controlled running on his own today. He is not 100% comfortable as yet and won’t be risked for this weekend, with a bye coming up next week and the team’s four-match tour of Australasia on the horizon.(wise MOVE!)
– Lock Ruan Botha (mild concussion) is back at full training and available for selection after missing the win over the Sharks and so is Jurie van Vuuren (shoulder).
– Wing Kobus van Wyk (calf strain) is back at full training and available for selection this week, after missing the Stormers’ four matches to date.
– Lock Eben Etzebeth took a bang on his shoulder against the Sharks which has affected his previous (chest) injury a bit, which is normal for two injuries in such close proximity. He is a bit uncomfortable and a call will be made on his participation later this week.(hERE IS HOPING - TO MISS ELSTADT, RHODES AND eTZEBETH IS BAD)
– Hooker Scarra Ntubeni took a knock to the shoulder on Saturday. It does not appear to be serious but a call will be made on him later this week.
– Hooker Bongi Mbonambi (AC Joint) missed the Sharks clash with an injury suffered at training last week. He was throwing in at training on Monday, which is a good sign in terms of his fitness.
– Centre Juan de Jongh and fullback Cheslin Kolbe sat out parts of training, but both are continually being managed on Mondays after both carrying heavy workloads during games and at training.
– There is a delay on Jaco Taute’s (centre/fullback) return from a knee injury and he is a doubt for the Stormers’ upcoming tour of Australasia. The medical team will continue to be conservative on him.
QUITE A LOT OF INJURIES AND NIGGLES. HOPE WE CAN PUT A DECENT SIDE ON THE PARK TO BLOW THE WEE CHIEFIES AWAY!
