Bok lock injury scare in Japan’s Cup final
Lood de Jager limped off the field before half time in the epic Japan League One final between Toshiba Brave Lupus and Wild Knights on Sunday.
Lood de Jager limped off the field before half time in the epic Japan League One final between Toshiba Brave Lupus and Wild Knights on Sunday.
Springbok lock Franco Mostert inspired Honda Heat to a first win of the season as Japan’s League One took centre stage over the weekend.
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
Lood de Jager dotted down to help Wild Knights stay unbeaten in Japan’s League One, while a Springbok flank scored as Montpellier climbed out of the Top 14 relegation zone.
Lood de Jager marked his return to action with a try after the Springbok lock recovered from the heart issue that prevented him from playing at the 2023 World Cup.
Having left their respective clubs in England and Ireland, two Springboks have officially been announced as new signings for Japan Rugby League One side Saitama Wild Knights.