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Burger a doubt for visit of Wales

Schalk Burger
Burger may miss his country's first Test with Wales on 7 June

Springboks flanker Schalk Burger could miss Wales' two-Test tour of South Africa after injuring knee ligaments.

The 25-year-old was hurt playing for the Stormers in their Super 14 victory over Otago Highlanders.

Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed the extent of the injury to the World Cup-winning forward, saying: "Schalk will be out for at least six weeks."

Grand Slam champions Wales take on world champions South Africa on 7 and 14 June in Bloemfontein and Pretoria.

However, the rejuvenated Welsh side will face a tough task if they are to maintain their 100% record under New Zealander Warren Gatland as they are yet to win a Test in South Africa.


see also
Botha predicts Wales tour epic
23 Mar 08 |  Welsh
Gatland wants Springboks' scalp
16 Mar 08 |  Welsh
Howley warns Slam party is over
21 Mar 08 |  Welsh
Gatland sweats over Jones injury
25 Apr 08 |  Llanelli Scarlets
Wales set South Africa tour plans
27 Mar 08 |  Welsh

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