Keegan Daniel ruled out for 12 weeks with a hand injury

Sharks loose-forward Keegan Daniel is expected to miss around 12 weeks of Super Rugby after he sustained an injury playing against the Cheetahs.

The Sharks played the Cheetahs in a pre-season friendly at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi. While the Sharks beat the Cheetahs 37-7 they have paid a price for the victory.

Shortly before half time in the match loose-forward Keegan Daniel had to leave the field with an injury to his right forearm. Scans determined that he had a fractured radius and he underwent an operation on Saturday morning.  He is expected to be out for approximately 12 weeks.