A key Springbok has undergone surgery after getting injured in the record 43-10 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.

Fullback Aphelele Fassi was taken down awkwardly by Scott Barrett during a carry down the touchline. He attempted to continue but was visibly hampered before being replaced by Andre Esterhuizen.

After the team’s return to South Africa, Fassi was among three players – along with Jean-Luc du Preez and Lood de Jager – omitted from Rassie Erasmus’ squad for the two matches against Argentina due to injury.

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Confirming the news on social media on Friday, Fassi revealed that he had undergone an operation on his ankle.

“Surgery went well, R&R now. BRB. Thank you for the wishes and kind messages. Much appreciated,” he wrote on Instagram.

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