Damian Willemse and Leolin Zas were rushed to the hospital after a freak accident in a training session at the Stormers camp on Wednesday. According to coach John Dobson, the two backline players collided at high speed, leaving them both in need of immediate medical attention.
Willemse, a leading Springbok star, reportedly injured his knee, a concern not only for the Stormers ahead of this Saturday's URC quarter-final but also for the Springboks, who are already struggling with a lengthy injury list. Zas is believed to have suffered a suspected haematoma. The Stormers and Springboks anxiously await the full injury report.
Dobson expressed deep concern for the wellbeing of the two players, recalling the exact moment when he witnessed the accident. "I hate watching practice on a Wednesday