Oosthuizen ruled out for the season

Lyon's Etienne Oosthuizen has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to heart problems that require surgery.

Absent since the beginning of the season, the South African second-row's return to the field yet undetermined.

The 27-year-old joined the Top 14 side in May 2017 on a three-year deal.

Absent depuis le depuis de la saison, notre 2ème ligne sud africain @4_etienne est contraint de déclarer forfait pour la suite du championnat en raison d’une maladie cardiaque nécessitant un traitement particulier.
STERKTE 👊🇿🇦

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— LOU Rugby (@LeLOURugby) November 18, 2020

Lyon have started looking for a medical joker to fill in the gap left by Oosthuizen.