Despite his latest injury setback, Springbok flank Marcell Coetzee is confident that he'll be available to play if called upon for the series against the British & Irish Lions. Coetzee suffered a hamstring injury playing for Ulster in the PRO14 against Leinster last weekend and the injury is expected to keep him out for up to three months. The 29-year-old has had an injury-plagued career - he missed the 2015 Rugby World Cup due to a knee injury and an ankle injury kept him out of the 2019 edition. "I will play a few games in the Rainbow Cup. READ | 'Leaked' itinerary shows Springboks set to play 4 Tests against Lions in UKCoetzee has played 30 Tests for the Springboks between 2012 and 2019.

Source: News 24 March 15, 2021 05:03 UTC