Ethan Wentzel - Return after six months on the sidelines

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The Toyota Cheetahs flyhalf Ethan Wenzel will make his return to the field after six months tomorrow during the Currie Cup warm-up game against the Suzuki Griquas in Bultfontein.
Wentzel who was one of the star players in the Currie Cup last year, has spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to back and shoulder issues.
He will get at least a 40 minute run tomorrow as the team prepares for Georgia and the Currie Cup.
In the meantime, George Lourens, has made the number ten jersey his own following an outstanding SA Cup.
Wentzel told OFM Sport that he is loving the competition Lourens, and they feed off each other.
Tomorrow’s game at Carpe Diem Park kicks off at 13:00.
3 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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