South Africa's Schalk Burger celebrates after receiving his bronze medal Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic
CAPE TOWN, May 26 (Reuters) - South Africa loose forward Schalk Burger will miss next month's three-test series against Ireland after sustaining an ankle problem that will sideline him for up to five weeks.
"He's a quality Springbok. The injury is a blow," his Stormers coach Robbie Fleck told a news conference on Thursday. The 33-year-old flanker was hurt playing for the Stormers against the Bulls in a Super Rugby match in Pretoria on Saturday.
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