Namibia's Le Roux Malan suffers HORRIFIC injury against New Zealand as play is halted for seven minutes at Rugby World Cup with the centre's ankle facing the wrong way
- 8 months ago
With his side trailing 12-3 in 19 minutes, Malan went in for a tackle on Beauden Barrett. Having lost his footing while doing so, however, the 24-year-old was left with what appeared to be a badly broken ankle. With his ankle facing the wrong way, Malan immediately signaled for medical attention.
NAMIBIA star Le Roux Malan suffered a horror injury while in action at the Rugby World Cup tonight.
The center started as his nation took on New Zealand in Toulouse.
With his side trailing 12-3 in 19 minutes, Malan went in for a tackle on Beauden Barrett.
Having lost his footing while doing so, however, the 24-year-old was left with what appeared to be a badly broken ankle.
With his ankle facing the wrong way, Malan immediately signaled for medical attention.
Players from across both teams looked in deep distress as their colleagues received treatment.
Malan was down for a total of seven minutes as he was attended to by doctors.
He was eventually stretchered off while wearing an oxygen mask.
As he was taken off the field, he received a poignant ovation from the Toulouse crowd.
Malan received plenty of well wishes on social media.
One fan wrote: "We wish him a speedy recovery."
While a second tweeted: "That was not pretty, he has a speedy recovery!"
And a third added: "Get well soon mate."
Malan plays his club rugby for the New England Free Jacks.
In a statement posted to social media, they wrote: "Our thoughts and hearts are with our own Le Roux Malan who suffered a lower-body injury while representing Namibia today against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup.
"The Free Jacks family stands by Le Roux as he navigates the recovery process.
"We ask that Le Roux is given time and respect as the post-injury process is navigated and thank everyone for the messages of support for Le Roux."
New Zealand went on to win tonight's match 71-3.
NAMIBIA star Le Roux Malan suffered a horror injury while in action at the Rugby World Cup tonight.
The center started as his nation took on New Zealand in Toulouse.
With his side trailing 12-3 in 19 minutes, Malan went in for a tackle on Beauden Barrett.
Having lost his footing while doing so, however, the 24-year-old was left with what appeared to be a badly broken ankle.
With his ankle facing the wrong way, Malan immediately signaled for medical attention.
Players from across both teams looked in deep distress as their colleagues received treatment.
Malan was down for a total of seven minutes as he was attended to by doctors.
He was eventually stretchered off while wearing an oxygen mask.
As he was taken off the field, he received a poignant ovation from the Toulouse crowd.
Malan received plenty of well wishes on social media.
One fan wrote: "We wish him a speedy recovery."
While a second tweeted: "That was not pretty, he has a speedy recovery!"
And a third added: "Get well soon mate."
Malan plays his club rugby for the New England Free Jacks.
In a statement posted to social media, they wrote: "Our thoughts and hearts are with our own Le Roux Malan who suffered a lower-body injury while representing Namibia today against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup.
"The Free Jacks family stands by Le Roux as he navigates the recovery process.
"We ask that Le Roux is given time and respect as the post-injury process is navigated and thank everyone for the messages of support for Le Roux."
New Zealand went on to win tonight's match 71-3.