Mark Richards KO'd after colliding with the shoulder of Willem Alberts

Making his debut for the Lions in Round 9 of Super Rugby this weekend, winger Mark Richards' evening ended early when he was left unconscious after taking a heavy knock from Sharks flanker, Willem Alberts.

 
Richards, a recognised success in sevens, was making his first appearance for the Lions since his return to 15-a-side rugby.

Unfortunately the night didn't end as he, or many of the excited home fans, would have liked.


Lions' scrum-half Faf de Klerk chipped the ball over, but it bounced up awkwardly, as rugby balls so often do, and with credit to Richards for his commitment he kept…