Minnie out for the season
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The Emirates Lions have been struck by the loss of flanker Derick Minnie in a freak accident in training.
While the Lions have clouded the injury in secrecy, it emerged late on Wednesday that Minnie had undergone a knee operation and will be out for the rest of the season.
The initial diagnosis is at least six months and could be as long as nine months for the flanker, and is a major blow for Johan Ackermann’s side ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs this coming weekend.
From all indications Minnie hurt himself late in the practice on Tuesday night, but t…
While the Lions have clouded the injury in secrecy, it emerged late on Wednesday that Minnie had undergone a knee operation and will be out for the rest of the season.
The initial diagnosis is at least six months and could be as long as nine months for the flanker, and is a major blow for Johan Ackermann’s side ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Toyota Cheetahs this coming weekend.
From all indications Minnie hurt himself late in the practice on Tuesday night, but t…
