We examine the severity of Le Roux Malan leg injury, which will surely prevent him from playing further in the 2023 Men’s Rugby World Cup as his video goes viral
The rugby community rallied behind Le Roux Malan after the Namibian center suffered a gruesome leg injury during his team’s World Cup clash with the All Blacks on Friday. Notably, ITV refrained from broadcasting replays of this distressing incident, which left the Namibian star writhing in pain on the field, evoking horrified reactions from spectators.
Le Roux Malan suffers horrific injury during Rugby World Cup 2023, video goes vial
Horrible injury for Le Roux Malan. Wishing you a speedy recovery! #rwc2023 #injury #AllBlacks #Namibia pic.twitter.com/oQ16PJ6I5O
— StangV2_0 (@StangV2_0) September 15, 2023
A powerful reaction from the crowd in Toulouse after injury to Le Roux Malan
Get well soon 🙏#RWC2023 | #NZLvNAM pic.twitter.com/8U3rKVdOSo
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 15, 2023
How Le Roux Malan injured his leg?
Malan, aged 24, encountered a devastating leg injury as he slipped while attempting to tackle New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett near the midfield. This mishap resulted in his leg being positioned in an extremely unnatural and alarming manner. Approximately eighteen minutes into the Rugby World Cup match in Toulouse, this distressing incident unfolded, as Malan slipped and grimaced in agony while clutching his right ankle, which appeared to be unnaturally twisted.
The game continued for a brief moment before referee Luke Pearce realized the gravity of the situation and promptly halted play by blowing his whistle, signaling for medical assistance. Approaching the injured player, Pearce recoiled in shock when he witnessed the extent of the injury, emitting an audible expression of distress. Medical personnel rushed onto the field as Malan’s bewildered teammates retreated from the scene to collect themselves.
What happened to New Zealand vs Namibia after Malan’s injury?
Following seven minutes of intensive medical attention, the young athlete was carefully placed on a stretcher and transported away from the field using a specialized vehicle, all while receiving oxygen. At the time of his departure, the All Blacks held a 12-3 lead in the early stages of the match, and the entire Stadium de Toulouse erupted in applause to acknowledge his exit.
JC Greyling took over in place of Malan due to his injury, but this substitution had no impact on the game’s momentum, as the All Blacks maintained their dominance. By halftime, New Zealand had a commanding lead of 38-3 and ultimately, New Zealand won their clash against Namibia by score of 71-3, which will surely boost their morale after their defeat in the opening game against hosts France.
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