The Sharks face an anxious wait following a knee injury to Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth during the 39-22 United Rugby Championship (URC) defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

The double Rugby World Cup winner limped off shortly before half-time, visibly in discomfort and unable to run, forcing the Sharks into a significant substitution before the break.

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen said they hoped the injury was not as bad as initially feared.

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“I think Eben had something with his knee. I’m not too sure, but it looks painful. I think maybe it’s a bruise on his

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