Bok duo boost Cheetahs
Jan 16,2013
Johan Goosen and Coenie Oosthuizen have given the Cheetahs a boost with news that the Bok duo will be fit for the start of the Super Rugby season.
The Cheetahs' fly-half and prop were both sidelined through ankle and neck injuries respectively last year, but are set to feature in the Bloemfontein-based side's opening clash against the Sharks on Februry 23.
"Coenie has been undergoing rehabilitation and its going very well so far," coach Naka Drotske told supersport.
"He hasn't scrummed yet and hasn't taken a lot of contact, but we're sure he will be ready. He has to be given the go-ahead by the specialist, but if he says he is ready, then he will be."
Drotske is also hoping to have star full-back Willie le Roux (groin), flank Lappies Labuschagne (ankle) and number eight Phillip van der Walt back in action, with former Bok flank Heinrich Brussow also pushing to be fit for the start of the season.
Comments (3)
Jan 18, 2013 at 03:06:22
Excellent news all round.
Although not my team they do play good rugby. Sharks fan fortunately.
Unfortunately they are a small union with few clubs to choose from but what they have got is pretty good.
Jan 18, 2013 at 07:34:05
Last year Goosen bust onto the scene and crashed out spectacularly. Hou enkels hou. Looking forward to this one. And hopefully other unions keep their hands off him. If Free State can hold on to all their stars they'll be top 3 in Super 15
Jan 17, 2013 at 08:24:49
This is terrific news. I d ohav esome concerns about how Coenie ill shape in the tighthead psotion. Pity he couldnt continue as a loosehhead but apparently its better for his kneck to play tighhead.
Can Goosen stay injury free. If Juan and Brussouw are also fit the Cheetahs should have a reasonable season. Their backline looks exciting with runners like Sarel, van Zyl, Robert, Sadie, Rhule and Willie Le Roux etc. They will be a handful when on song.\
Go Cheethas!