AIX-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Following the horrifying injury sustained by Namibia center Le Roux Malan in their Rugby Globe Cup match against New Zealand, the All Blacks sent him a signed jersey as a gesture of help. Malan suffered a broken and dislocated suitable ankle and was promptly carted off the field in the course of the Pool A match, which the All Blacks won 71-three. The injury resulted in a prolonged pause in the game as Malan fell on the rain-soaked field even though attempting to tackle New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett. The seriousness of the injury was evident as Malan instantly named for help, his suitable foot grotesquely bent.

Namibia coach Allister Coetzee confirmed that Malan underwent thriving surgery on Friday evening to reset his ankle. He is anticipated to recover for three-four days just before returning dwelling. Coetzee also expressed gratitude towards the All Blacks for presenting Malan with a signed No. 12 jersey, the very same quantity he wears for his nation. The gesture highlights the sportsmanship and values of rugby, displaying that the All Blacks not only preach but also embody these principles. Coetzee hoped that the jersey would help in Malan’s recovery.

For the duration of his departure from the field, the 24-year-old Malan, who plays for New England No cost Jacks in the United States, raised the spirits of the spectators by raising his suitable arm even though wearing an oxygen mask. The New Zealand players also applauded him. New Zealand’s defense coach, Scott McLeod, expressed his sympathy for Malan, stating that his injury was horrific and he hoped for his enhanced situation.

In addition to Malan’s injury, Namibia also had to deal with the loss of Adriaan Booysen, a replacement loose forward, who dislocated his left shoulder in a tackle that resulted in New Zealand’s Ethan de Groot getting sent off. Coetzee described that Booysen’s shoulder injury was very easily corrected. When he will miss their subsequent game against France, there is hope that he could be match for their final pool game against Uruguay, which presents the Namibians with their greatest possibility of a victory.