Naivalu's season over
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Naivalu's season over
Sefanaia Naivalu's sparkling Super Rugby season has come to a frustrating conclusion after the winger broke his leg last Friday against the Sharks.
In a campaign where the Rebels have done well to frustrate opposing sides and gather up some big victories, Naivalu has been their best strike weapon out wide with his searing pace and finishing ability.
Naivalu fractured his tibia in Durban and given the extent of the injury has been forced to remain in South Africa, with the Rebels hoping to have him back in Melbourne sooner rather than later to get his rehab started.
The 23-year-old Fijian has scored four tries for the Rebels this year.
“Sefa wasn’t able to fly home with the team due to his broken leg," said Rebels’ Head of Athletic Performance, Bryce Cavanagh.
"He’ll spend a few extra days over there with a member of the club’s on-field staff before returning home to begin his rehabilitation.
Upon the return home the Rebels will face the Bulls at AAMI Park this weekend.
In a campaign where the Rebels have done well to frustrate opposing sides and gather up some big victories, Naivalu has been their best strike weapon out wide with his searing pace and finishing ability.
Naivalu fractured his tibia in Durban and given the extent of the injury has been forced to remain in South Africa, with the Rebels hoping to have him back in Melbourne sooner rather than later to get his rehab started.
The 23-year-old Fijian has scored four tries for the Rebels this year.
“Sefa wasn’t able to fly home with the team due to his broken leg," said Rebels’ Head of Athletic Performance, Bryce Cavanagh.
"He’ll spend a few extra days over there with a member of the club’s on-field staff before returning home to begin his rehabilitation.
Upon the return home the Rebels will face the Bulls at AAMI Park this weekend.
