Munster duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman's hopes of featuring for South Africa on the upcoming Lions tour have been plunged into doubt as they, along with their provincial team-mates CJ Stander and Mike Haley, suffered burns following a fire pit accident last weekend. Although Stander and Haley, who sustained burns to their hands, may return to training this week, De Allende and Snyman's injuries are deemed to be more serious. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp RG Snyman of Munster leaves the pitch after picking up a serious knee injury during the Guinness PRO14 game against Leinster last August. De Allende and Snyman, who hasn't played since tearing his ACL in the early stages of his debut, joined Munster last year. Expand Close CJ Stander / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp CJ StanderThe province has said that both players “will not take part in their respective training and rehabilitation programmes.”“We are hugely relieved that the lads are all ok,” Munster head Johann van Graan said.

Source: Irish Independent June 07, 2021 19:07 UTC