The Coetzee Conundrum

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As Ulster prepare for their opening match in this season’s European campaign, it has been confirmed that Marcell Coetzee is back in South Africa to seek medical advice on a reoccurring knee injury.

The former Natal Sharks star picked up an injury in training after the opening game against the Cheetahs and was unavailable for the trip to Treviso the following week.

With a return-to-play date unclear, it leaves Ulster in a sticky situation.

Coetzee has only featured five times over the two seasons he has been at the province. His physical and destructive ball carrying ability has been something that Ulster fans have fantasied about since the unfortunate retirement of Stephen Ferris in June 2014.

While his five appearances, with the exception of one appearance against Glasgow, have not been against the league’s top teams Ulster have recorded victories in all of the games. It is evident that his presence is felt during the game and his noticeable leadership qualities lead him to quickly become a fan . . .

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