Burger suffers injury setback

Published: Sunday, 3. July, 2011 in category South Africa
Burger: World Cup place in doubt

Burger sustained the injury in the first half of the Stormers' 29-10 Super Rugby semi-final loss to the Crusaders at Newlands on Saturday.

The Stormers confirmed the injury but said it was unclear how long Burger would be sidelined until he had scans and was assessed on Monday.

Burger was hurt early on but played through until half-time. He didn't come out for the second half.

South Africa picks its squad for the away leg of the Tri-Nations next weekend, and opens the tournament against Australia on July 23. They begin their World Cup defence on September 11.