The extent of the damage suffered by Junior Boks centre Ethan Adams in Gqeberha has turn into clearer following additional medical evaluation.
The highly effective No 12 was stretchered off throughout South Africa’s 29-29 draw with New Zealand on the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, elevating fast considerations about his availability for the Junior World Championship.
Preliminary fears have since eased, with an knowledgeable supply telling Netwerk24 on Monday that Adams is anticipated to return inside 4 to 6 weeks.
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Whereas he’ll miss the Junior Boks’ warm-up sequence in Cape City later this month, he stays in rivalry for the worldwide showpiece in Georgia, which kicks off on 29 June.
South Africa will face Chile (21 Could), Fiji (26 Could) and Georgia (31 Could) at Metropolis Park in Athlone as a part of their preparations for the Junior World Championship.
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