In a URC quarter-final in Cape Town, Stormers fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu limped off after scoring a try in a 44-21 win against Cardiff.Stormers coach John Dobson indicated the injury appears serious, with scans planned to assess the damage.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 24, was seen on crutches post-match, raising fears about his availability for the Stormers’ semi-final in Dublin against Leinster.If the injury requires an extended lay-off, South Africa’s fly-half options could shift to Handre Pollard or Manie Libbok.

The incident compounds concerns for the Springboks ahead of a 13-Test season that includes series against England, Argentina, and New Zealand, as well as a warm-up match versus the Barbarians.

Several key players remain in doubt due to injuries, prompting considerations of recall for veteran Faf de Klerk and other squad adjustments as the national team plans a busy calendar.