TAute out for Three months

Ex Keo.

Jaco Taute will be sidelined for up to three months as a result of a shoulder injury.

The talented utility back sustained the injury against the Force on Saturday and is only expected to return for the Lions’ Currie Cup campaign. Taute tweeted: ‘Surgeon gave me some bad news ill be out for three months! Getting surgery tommorow!’

Taute’s ambitions of breaking into the Springbok squad have also been scratched. He is highly rated by Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer, and while he would not have made the match 22 for the England series he was being considered for selection into the squad.

Taute was one of a few standout players in what is becoming an increasingly diabolical campaign for the Lions. His place in midfield, where he was being asked to plug a hole, is likely to be filled by Butch James, who returns from a four-week suspension.

Hard luck Jaco and the Lions! Stormers sign this guy up before the queens do!

Big loss would have been my test 13 outside Frans at 12

"while he would not have made the match 22"....that pretty much sums it up. Another fine rugby player who will really struggle to take the next step up. He should stay at fullback where his ruggedness and commitment can be rewarded. He doesn't have the guile for test centre.

Pity about Taute - major future prospect.  personally I was always more impressed by his full back play - rather than him playing at center.    However, I beleive there is scope for improvment.

is the spXV too long??? cos injuries to players whoa re important to the national teams or are in  form are across the board, duane vermeulen, jaco taute, richard kahui, corey jane, james oconner, kurtly beale, james horwill,,,,,