Lood back to bolster Boks
Rassie Erasmus’ second-row options for the Springboks in 2025 have been boosted by Lood de Jager’s return to action after a seven-month injury layoff.
Lood cheering ‘champion’ Eben to Bok record
Lood de Jager says World Cup-winning teammate Eben Etzebeth deserves to become the most-capped Springbok as the enforcer closes in on Victor Matfield’s record.
Lood: I want to get back for Boks
Lood de Jager is hoping to return to the field “sooner than later” for the Springboks as the injury-plagued lock provides an update on his latest stint on the sidelines.
Lood to miss rest of 2024
Lood de Jager says he doesn’t expect to be back before the end of the year after suffering a torn muscle in his shoulder during the Japanese club season.
Bok lock goes under the knife
Springbok World Cup winner Lood de Jager reportedly faces another extended period on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury.
Injury clouds Bok champs
There’s still no clarity on a potential return to play for the injured Jean Kleyn, as Rassie Erasmus also sweats the availability of fellow Springbok lock Lood de Jager.
Bok lock injury scare in Japan’s Cup final
Lood de Jager limped off the field before half time in the epic Japan League One final between Toshiba Brave Lupus and Wild Knights on Sunday.
Saffas Abroad: Bok lock brings the Heat
Springbok lock Franco Mostert inspired Honda Heat to a first win of the season as Japan’s League One took centre stage over the weekend.
Lood: I feel like a kid again
Lood de Jager says missing out on the highs of the 2023 World Cup due to a heart condition has helped him rediscover his love of rugby as he pushes for a Springbok comeback this year.
Saffas Abroad: Leyds on the double
Dillyn Leyds scored two tries as La Rochelle shot up the standings in France, while Bok pair Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager stayed unbeaten in Japan.
