Why Bongi Mbonambi’s return is a big deal

The Stormers hooker has been on the sidelines for ten weeks following a frustrating appendix operation but is ready to face the Lions.

Bongi Mbonambi of the Stormers leaves the field after receiving a yellow card during the round 11 Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Stormers at Westpac Stadium on May 5, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

It might not be talked about a lot but Bongi Mbonambi’s return for the Stormers against the Lions at Newlands on Saturday is pretty important – even if it’s not immediately apparent.

The 27-year-old had to spend 10 weeks on the sidelines due to a frustrating emergency appendix operation.

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