Vincent Koch has been left off the Springboks vs Ireland squad following an injury.
Images via Instagram:
@jandre_koch
Back to the bench: Springboks fans disappointed for Vincent Koch again
Springboks fans and the family of Vincent Koch are likely disappointed after he was left off the SA vs Ireland squad following an injury.
Vincent Koch has been left off the Springboks vs Ireland squad following an injury.
Images via Instagram:
@jandre_koch
Springboks player Vincent Koch has been left out of the Rugby World Cup squad set to face Ireland on Saturday, 23 September. The player’s hopes of playing in the game were dashed after he was injured during a warm-up session last week.
While Koch is likely disappointed, fans are also concerned about the seriousness of his injury and what that means for the rest of the competition.
According to the Boks, Vincent last played in the starting line-up of a match in 2019.
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VINCENT KOCH INJURY: HOW SERIOUS IS IT?
According to sports journalIst Hendrik Cronje, Vincent Koch injured his knee in the team’s warm-up training ahead of the Springboks match against Romania last Sunday.
The injury ruled him entirely out of play, with the player being replaced by Trevor Nyakane instead.
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According to coach Jacques Nienaber, Vincent “hobbled” during the warm-up.
He said in a media briefing: “There is a bit of an injury worry within the side, so we will look and assess and make a decision.”
In a video training video posted on Twitter or X.com, Vincent is seen joining the squad on the pitch. However, the blonde “bomb squad” player keeps to the outskirts.
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“Vincent Koch wearing ‘helpers gear,’” said one tweep. “He looks like he won’t participate,” said another.
DISAPPOINTMENT AFTER BEING LEFT OFF THE SQUAD
Meanwhile, Vincent Koch and his family are likely disappointed at him being left off the squad ahead of SA’s game against Ireland.
According to SA Rugby, the tighthead was eager to return to the starting line-up against Romania. The move would’ve been his first time starting play since the last Rugby World Cup in 2019.
In a media briefing ahead of the match, Koch revealed how he wanted to prove his worth. He said: “I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be a physical battle.”
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He added: “It’s an opportunity. We are representing the Springboks.
“You want to deliver a performance that is best for the team. If that is good enough, the coaches will select the best players for the next game.
Vincent Koch’s wife, Jandre, was likely also disappointed after proudly gushing about her man’s achievement on Instagram.
She posted ahead of his match: “Have fun playing, my love. Go big and enjoy every moment. Another dream that comes true today and another goal that you reach! I am incredibly proud of you”
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