Louw undergoes neck surgery
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Springbok flanker Francois Louw underwent surgery on Monday after he injured his neck in the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Wellington.
Team doctor Craig Roberts told reporters in Cape Town on Monday that Louw had suffered a pinched nerve in his neck, and would be sidelined for about six weeks.
"Francois initially took a knock to his head, and the scans showed damage to a nerve in his neck.
He has had surgery today on the (affected) disc and that should relieve the pressure (on the nerve)," said Roberts.
"He may be ready for the November Tests at the end of the year.
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Team doctor Craig Roberts told reporters in Cape Town on Monday that Louw had suffered a pinched nerve in his neck, and would be sidelined for about six weeks.
"Francois initially took a knock to his head, and the scans showed damage to a nerve in his neck.
He has had surgery today on the (affected) disc and that should relieve the pressure (on the nerve)," said Roberts.
"He may be ready for the November Tests at the end of the year.
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