Ruptured spleen: Juan Martin Fernandez-Lobbe
Toulon loose forward and Argentina captain Juan Martin Fernandez-Lobbe has been sidelined for six weeks with a ruptured spleen.
The 31-year-old suffered the injury in the Top 14 leaders' 51-6 victory over Montpellier last weekend.
Fernandez-Lobbe came off in the 44th minute after a tackle left him with minor internal haemorrhaging.
Toulon have confirmed on Tuesday that he is still undergoing treatment in hospital, but he does not require surgery.
The former Sale back-row will miss the Top 14 clash at Castres on February 22 with a return to action expected on April 14 when Toulon play Clermont.
Comments
rugby_rockstar says...
KERSPLAT!!!!!
Get well soon Juan and take it easy.
Posted 15:20 25th February 2013
melkdave says...
OUCH thats painfull,and dangerous to boot,Hope he recovers quickly,as he is a world class player,and leader for Argentina .
Posted 15:57 19th February 2013
theGadflY says...
wish u a fast recovery Lobbe...!
Posted 14:56 19th February 2013
APV1 says...
Get well soon - what a terrible thing.
Posted 13:28 19th February 2013
5Lock4ward says...
Huge fan of this player. Get well soon JM.
Posted 12:55 19th February 2013