Springboks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to undergo scans on ‘pretty serious’ injury

South Africa fly half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to undergo scans on an ankle injury sustained in the Stormers’ win over Cardiff.

>The Cape Town club progressed to the semi-finals of the United Rugby Championship after a 44-21 success at DHL Stadium, but victory may have come at a cost.

>Feinberg-Mngomezulu was injured in the act of scoring a try and was later spotted on crutches, with head coach John Dobson suggesting the Springboks playmaker could face a long lay-off.

>“It looks pretty serious, to be honest,” said Dobson of Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury. “He’s obviously going for a scan. The doctors have given me some feedback, but it looks like a proper ankle injury.

>“He was cramping a bit before then and looked uncomfortable when he started running back. We haven’t confirmed anything yet, but it’s concerning.

>“It’s a big blow. But whenever we take a knock, this group tends to pull together and fight. We’ve lost probably the most in-form young player in world rugby the week before a semi-final, which is far from ideal. But the way Jurie Matthee is playing and the fight in this squad gives me confidence that we’ll find a way.”

>The 24-year-old has established himself as one of world rugby’s most exciting talents, and made the South Africa No 10 shirt his own during an excellent 2025.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of rugby's brightest talents (PA)Any possible absence would be a major blow to Rassie Erasmus ahead of a huge year of international action with the launch of the Nations Championship and inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.

>The Springboks begin their Nations Championship campaign against England in Johannesburg on 4 July, and also face Wales and Scotland in the new competition. They face the All Blacks in four Tests later in the year.

>Back rower Kwagga Smith is another major injury doubt, with reports in Japan suggesting he has suffered a serious knee injury.

>The Stormers will visit Leinster in their semi-final next Saturday, while Glasgow Warriors will host the Bulls.