Brits in doubt for Bulls vs Stormers game
Bulls coach Pote Human faces his worst nightmare with first-choice hooker Schalk Brits in doubt for the team’s crucial Super Rugby opener against the Stormers in Pretoria on Saturday.
The Pretoria side’s new Springbok recruit picked up a calf strain in their final warm-up match against the Sharks over the weekend.
The Bulls coaching staff is believed to be concerned over Brits’ availability in a position that has already been depleted by injuries. Bulls’ team doctor, Herman Rossouw, confirmed Brits had a niggle and they would make a final call on his availability over the next few days.
Human has spoken about suffering from sleepless nights over the threat of injuries to key positions in the build-up to the start of the campaign.
The team has been hard hit by injuries in the hooker department with back-ups Edgar Marutlulle and Jaco Visagie listed among the long-term wounded.
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