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Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will likely be ‘rested’ for the following few weeks to assist him get better from an ongoing neck damage.
Sharks coach John Plumtree confirmed that there’s ‘concern’ over the hurt suffered by Williams, 28.
Having already featured in 10 matches, United Rugby Championship (eight) and Champions Cup (two) this season, the 17-times capped Bok was not named within the matchday squad for the Spherical 16 face-off with Ulster at Ravenhill in Belfast on Saturday.
He performed 31 minutes off the bench within the 18-17 win over Edinburgh final week, however the neck damage flared up once more.
Plumtree stated they should ‘examine extra’ into the ailment, however dominated out surgical procedure.
His neck problem will be cause for concern, after Bok and Stormers stalwart Steven Kitshoff was compelled to retire on account of a severe neck damage he sustained throughout a Currie Cup match in 2024.
The damage, which concerned harm to the C1 and C2 vertebrae, required surgical procedure and in depth rehabilitation.
Regardless of the surgical procedure, Kitshoff’s neck rotation remained considerably decreased, and he was suggested by a specialist neurosurgeon that the danger of additional damage was too excessive to proceed.
Williams, who made his debut towards Wales in Bloemfontein in July 2022, was one of many stars on the World Cup in France in 2023.
He’s seen as one of many certainties for the back-to-back champion Boks’ title defence in Australia in 202
“He has a side joint damage that has bothered him for weeks,” Plumtree informed @rugby365com when requested for readability on Williams’ damage.
“We rested him for weeks, and we had him doing neck strengthening workout routines,” the Sharks coach added.
“The damage has settled down,” Plumtree stated, including: “It’s therapeutic, however it isn’t proper but, and we’ve got to provide it a bit extra time.
“He’ll be again for the play-offs.
“We are going to give him one other three to 4 weeks to get that neck healed absolutely.”
Plumtree stated at this stage it doesn’t require surgical procedure.
