Springbok loosie’s recovery takes new twist

Springbok back-rower Elrigh Louw has shared some key insights into his rigorous, however profitable rehabilitation, hinting at a possible early comeback.

The 25-year-old wanted corrective surgical procedure after sustaining the knee harm within the Bulls’ United Rugby Championship derby towards the Lions at Ellis Park on 25 January.

It was later confirmed that he could be sidelined for the whole lot of the 2025 rugby season, however the Springbok has now confirmed that his comeback path has taken on a extra optimistic outlook.

Talking on the launch of the brand new partnership between the Springboks and main detergent model Omo in Johannesburg, a smiling Louw – nonetheless sporting crutches and a leg brace – shared the surprising, however fantastic information about his highway to restoration and his rehabilitation programme.

“The harm’s going in addition to it might in the intervening time, I’m positively forward of schedule,” the Springbok boastfully advised reporters.

“Hopefully, I’m gonna eliminate the crutches within the subsequent couple of weeks after which the brace after which I’ll be strolling and life can proceed a bit extra usually for me,” Louw defined.

Although the Springbok has not altered his expectations with concerning to his return to the enjoying discipline, Louw nonetheless reduce an optimistic determine when speaking in regards to the sensitive topic.

“It’s clearly not simple, I used to be unhappy for a bit however then I set myself targets and as you attain them you get motivated [to carry on]. I really simply take it daily,” stated the Springbok free ahead.

“I received’t be again this 12 months, I’ll solely be again subsequent 12 months February, that’s my goal.”

Louw made his Springbok debut in 2022 and has since chalked up 13 Take a look at caps, scoring one strive (towards Wales final November).