Rugby World Cup: the terrible injury of a Namibian, given a standing ovation by the Toulouse public upon his exit

2023-09-15 23:05:08

We are approaching twenty minutes of play in the second match of the group stage of the Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and Namibia, and it is raining heavily on the Toulouse Stadium. Namibian center Le Roux Malan tries to block a throw from an All Black almost in the center of the field but slips on the wet pitch. His right ankle twists completely, and his foot is almost square. The image is chilling, so much so that some of his teammates but also the New Zealanders, who are right next to him, hold their heads in their hands given the extent of the damage.

Le Roux Malan immediately understood the seriousness of the injury by shaking his left hand when he found himself on the ground, the pain being unbearable. Obviously impossible for him to stay on the field. Emergency services are called, and a cart, with stretcher, too. Lying on it, the Namibian leaves the stadium, in tears, on respiratory assistance, consumed by pain. When he left the field, the Toulouse public stood and applauded him for a long ovation. After long minutes of stoppage in play, the match resumed, with still a large domination of the All Blacks who are heading towards a clear success after their disillusionment against the France team (13-27).