South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk was forced off after just 43 seconds of their Rugby Championship opener against New Zealand after suffering a nasty collision to the head.
The action at Mbombela Stadium was stopped for around seven minutes as the Springbok star received treatment after being left out cold following a tackle on All Black winger Caleb Clarke. Defending with typical aggression and ferocity, de Klerk's head collided with Clarke's knee as the scrum-half appeared to slip into the tackle.
Initially lying prone on the pitch, host broadcasters SuperSport cut away from any footage of the scrum-half receiving treatment. Eventually, a conscious de Klerk was stretchered off - with both sets of players applauding him off.
