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Stormers’ Deon Fourie Suffers Medial Ligament Damage After Ulster Croc Roll

Dobson calls for a ban on the croc roll to protect players at the breakdown.

Overview

  • Fourie left the field in Belfast during Friday’s 38-38 draw with Ulster after a croc roll by captain Iain Henderson.
  • Henderson received a yellow card that was upgraded to a 20-minute red, reflecting how officials judged the clear-out.
  • John Dobson confirmed medial ligament damage to Fourie’s knee, and the 39-year-old now awaits further assessment to determine the timeline.
  • Dobson urged rugby to remove the croc roll, a rolling clear-out at the ruck that can torque a jackaler’s knee and ankle.
  • The Stormers dropped to second in the URC and must beat Cardiff next week to secure a home quarterfinal, with Paul de Villiers stepping in off the bench.