Rugby-Springbok stalwart Etzebeth struggling with concussion symptoms


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - Wales v South Africa - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 23, 2024 South Africa's Eben Etzebeth scores their second try Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - South Africa’s star forward Eben Etzebeth has suffered a return of concussion symptoms and been sent to specialists, ruling him out of action for the immediate future, his club the Sharks said.

The lock forward is a two-time World Cup winner with the Springboks and his performances last year saw him nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Year for a second successive time.

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