{"id":475817,"date":"2026-05-31T07:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T07:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/475817\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T07:20:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T07:20:12","slug":"john-dobsons-concerning-verdict-on-sacha-feinberg-mngomezulu-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/475817\/","title":{"rendered":"John Dobson’s ‘concerning’ verdict on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to miss the Stormers\u2019 United Rugby Championship semi-final after sustaining what John Dobson predicts is a \u2018serious\u2019 ankle injury.<\/p>\n

The Springboks<\/a> fly-half was in fine form on Saturday afternoon as the Stormers marched to a 44-21 victory over Cardiff to book their place in the final four of the competition.<\/p>\n

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu update<\/p>\n

However, the result has come at a major cost for Dobson and his men after Feinberg-Mngomezulu<\/a> sustained his injury in the act of scoring his try. He subsequently limped off the pitch after crossing the whitewash and was seen using crutches after the game.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media after the match, Dobson gave a concerning update on the star fly-half and predicts that he will be unavailable for the semi-final against either Leinster or the Lions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a costly quarter-final,\u201d the Stormers<\/a> coach said after the match. \u201cSacha\u2019s injury looks pretty serious to be honest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe doctor\u2019s given me some views, but I don\u2019t think it\u2019s worth quoting him before his scans but it looks like a proper ankle injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was cramping a bit before then and looked uncomfortable when he started running back. We haven\u2019t confirmed anything yet, but it\u2019s concerning.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the Stormers boss was understandably disappointed by the injury, he is confident that the team can pull together, particularly after replacement pivot Jurie Matthee\u2019s performance in the latter stages of the game.<\/p>\n

Stormers v Cardiff: Five takeaways as Springbok\u2019s \u2018demolition job\u2019 ends darkhorse\u2019s URC bid but Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu concern emerges<\/a><\/p>\n

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Confidence in Jurie Matthee<\/p>\n

Matthee, who donned the number 10 jersey when Feinberg-Mngomezulu was away with the Springboks, slotted a conversion and penalty in the final quarter to see the Stormers to victory.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a big blow,\u201d Dobson added. \u201cBut whenever we take a knock, this group tends to pull together and fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve lost probably the most in-form young player in world rugby the week before a semi-final, which is far from ideal. But the way Jurie Matthee is playing and the fight in this squad gives me confidence that we\u2019ll find a way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Feinberg-Mngomezulu is not the only injury setback for the Stormers with Dobson confirming that lock Ruben van Heerden suffered a head injury and is likely to be stood down to follow return-to-play protocols. Winger Seabelo Senatla could also be ruled out for similar reasons after he collided with the advertising boards when going over for a try that was ultimately ruled out. Finally, Dan du Plessis also sustained a knee injury that is bound to rule him out of the final-four clash too.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was HIA category one. He was knocked out, so he won\u2019t play next week,\u201d Dobson said about Senatla.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought he was absolutely magnificent. For a guy who has been out for so long, his work in the air, his defence and his work rate were outstanding. That\u2019s a hell of a blow for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Stormers will travel to Dublin for the URC semi-finals if Leinster beat the Lions but will remain in Cape Town and host the Joburgers if they upset the Irish giants.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:\u00a0Stormers player ratings: Double World Cup winner\u2019s \u2018calming influence\u2019 crucial in Cardiff victory while Springboks rookie\u2019s fine form continues<\/a><\/p>\n

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