Jean de Villiers's amazing recovery could see him back for july

[Jaguares]

Jean de Villiers's amazing recovery from a knee injury could see him back for the Rugby Championship:

http://www.sarugbymag.co.za/blog/details/jean-aims-for-july-return

 

[Rugga-lad]

Jean de Villiers's amazing recovery from a knee injury could see him back for the Rugby Championship:

http://www.sarugbymag.co.za/blog/details/jean-aims-for-july-return

That would be great. Then he can get into some form. He just needs to end this crash ball nonsense, and start playing like a center again.

 

[munstermuffin]

The man is an ultimate pro

 

[MPress01]

Having suffered an identical injury myself whilst playing rugby (and yes, that includes torn ACL, PCL, Lateral ligaments and a partially torn medial ligaments), seeing this happen not only brought back some painful memories but disappointment that this would be how De Villier's career may end.

Hopefully he makes it to the world cup! Never nice to see a true gentleman of the sport bow out in that fashion! I just wonder how it will ultimately impact him mentally and physically...

 

[ratsapprentice]

The powers of electrolytes.

 

[Patchey]

The powers of electrolytes.

Do I detect some cynicism about how quickly he's recovered?

 

[MotherRucker1]

Having suffered an identical injury myself whilst playing rugby (and yes, that includes torn ACL, PCL, Lateral ligaments and a partially torn medial ligaments), seeing this happen not only brought back some painful memories but disappointment that this would be how De Villier's career may end.

Hopefully he makes it to the world cup! Never nice to see a true gentleman of the sport bow out in that fashion! I just wonder how it will ultimately impact him mentally and physically...

Had wondered this and discussed this with others. Great to hear he's coming along nicely of course, I love the guy, nothing but respect for him. But it can be very risky and even senseless to rush too much with it.

 

[goodNumber10]

The powers of electrolytes.

or:

http://www.rugbyworld.com/countries...in-scotlands-blue-sooner-than-we-expect-44059

 

[ratsapprentice]

Did JDV have that surgery? Not as far as I'm aware.

He also did a little more than simply rupture 1 ligament, he ****ed up basically every component of his knee.

 

[goodNumber10]

Did JDV have that surgery? Not as far as I'm aware.

Yep:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ru...llowing-reconstructive-surgery-left-knee.html

He also did a little more than simply rupture 1 ligament, he ****ed up basically every component of his knee.

Maybe so, my point was more that there are massive break through's in injury repair happening all the time.

 

[Jbobo]

Best news i've heard all day

 

[MPress01]

Had wondered this and discussed this with others. Great to hear he's coming along nicely of course, I love the guy, nothing but respect for him. But it can be very risky and even senseless to rush too much with it.

So long as he doesn't come back and re-injure himself. To me that would be an even worse end to his career! The difficulty with knee reconstructions is the impact it has on the rest of the leg. hamstrings, calf muscles, reduced mobility, lack of flexibility... it all takes its toll!

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Yep:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ru...llowing-reconstructive-surgery-left-knee.html



Maybe so, my point was more that there are massive break through's in injury repair happening all the time.

That said, an ACL + PCL rupture is easily a 9-12month recovery time, and that's not taking into consideration the other implications it may have on the muscle around the leg!

That said, here's hoping he gets back!