South Africa veteran Burger out of Ireland series

ByReuters

Published 26/05/2016 at 13:30 GMT

South Africa loose forward Schalk Burger will miss next month's three-test series against Ireland after sustaining an ankle problem that will sideline him for up to five weeks.

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"He's a quality Springbok. The injury is a blow," his Stormers coach Robbie Fleck told a news conference on Thursday.

The 33-year-old flanker was hurt playing for the Stormers against the Bulls in a Super Rugby match in Pretoria on Saturday.

Burger, who has previously captained South Africa, has won 86 caps.

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