Rugby-South Africa veteran Burger out of Ireland series
CAPE TOWN, May 26 (Reuters) - South Africa loose forward Schalk Burger will miss next month's three-test series against Ireland after sustaining an ankle problem that will sideline him for up to five weeks. "He's a quality Springbok. The injury is a blow," his Stormers coach Robbie Fleck told a news conference on Thursday. The 33-year-old flanker was hurt playing for the Stormers against the Bulls in a Super Rugby match in Pretoria on Saturday. Burger, who has previously captained South Africa, has won 86 caps. (Reporting by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Tony Jimenez; mark.gleeson@thomsonreuters.com; +27828257807; Reuters Messaging: Reuters Messaging: mark.gleeson.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)
