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Haskell to undergo hand surgery, Le Roux and Eastmond on the mend
By Peter Thompson
Wasps back-row James Haskell will miss the start of the Premiership season due a hand injury which requires surgery.
The England international is set to go under the knife following his recent return from the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
Haskell, who did not feature against the All Blacks after being named as Billy Vunipola's replacement, is eyeing a return in September.
Wasps, beaten by Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final last season, also revealed that Kyle Eastmond is set to make his comeback in the same month as the centre recovers from a ruptured Achilles.
Wing Wille le Roux is hoping to be fit for Wasps' opening match of the season against Sale Sharks on September 2 after undergoing a groin operation.
Hooker Tommy Taylor is targeting a return some time in the new year, having ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament iast month.
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Wales were lucky the Boks should put 60 points past them
Go to commentsI'd rate the brothers Hendricks a point or two lower. Jaden has really not delivered on his early promise and Jordan's kicking at posts was quite erratic. Amongst other things.
I was really surprised that DuhDuh was replaced and not Jordan. DuhDuh had a great game and just underlined his class in a backline that was not firing on all cylinders.
Damian Willemse was missed. Hopefully he'll be back to full fitness and have an injury free 2025 (and '26 and '27 and so on until he decides to retire to spend time with his grandchildren).
RG was great. What an athlete.
Very happy that Hanekom made his debut at last. He gave a good account of himself and will hopefully grow into his role on the international stage.
All things considered, this was another frustrating Bok performance. Even though it was a comfortable win, it wasn't a commanding win. This Welsh team should've been put away by a far larger margin.
But I have faith in Dr Rassie. He knows more than I do. Bring on 2027 😁
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