There can’t be a much bigger setback for a schools player than to miss his final rugby year due to injury.
That is what happened to Framesby wing Tiaan Daniell.
The Port Elizabeth pupil already played for the first XV last season and was ready to play a senior role in the side this year.
At the start of the season he tore ligaments at the front of his knee, which means he won’t be able to play another match for his school.
“I will have a knee operation at the end of next month and after that I will be out of action for nine to 12 months,” said Daniell.
“I was looking forward to a good rugby season but injuries are part of the game.”
Daniell is busy finalising his plans to study further next year but says he certainly wants to resume his rugby career when fully fit.
