ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
REGISTER
LOGIN
ADVERTISEMENT
RugbyDump
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016

James Horwill has surgery to fix unbelievably gruesome finger injury

Harlequins lock James Horwill suffered a horrific finger injury this past weekend in the Aviva Premiership against Leicester Tigers, but his tough as nails attitude towards it has garnered him almost legendary status, as he appeared to want to continue playing.

Late in the game Horwill’s bent finger could be seen on live TV as he approached the medics.

The BT Sport commentators cringed as it was clearly dislocated at a right angle, but also appeared to be severed, with bone visible. The medics themselves appeared a little shocked.

Horwill bit down on his jersey and breathed heavily as they attempted to put it back in place and strap it up so he could continue, but sanity prevailed and he left the field.

The gruesome injury has led to Horwill needing to undergo corrective surgery on Sunday. He tweeted a photo of himself afterwards, with hand and wrist specialist Mike Hayton.

“Finger is looking normal again and all good!” he said, along with the photo.

Former Wallabies skipper Horwill will be monitored by Harlequins medical staff before they determine when he is due to return to action.

If it were up to him, he would probably play again this coming weekend.

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: Brilliant footage shows old school...

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Crazy scenes as player deliberately kicks...

  • 62 WEEKS AGO

    Jokester has field day with Chris Latham's...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    South African schoolboy produces the greatest goosey in the sport

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Highlights video shows just why Vakatawa’s return is so highly anticipated

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Individual brilliance as player scores off his own kick off

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    Match Report: Australia challenge the All Black HAKA in extraordinary test

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Tom Curry receives ban following red card tackle against Argentina

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Off the ball 'punches' being called out by fans following All Blacks vs Springbok match

  • 4 WEEKS AGO

    Scott Barrett's World Cup on the rocks following reckless shoulder charge

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Bizarre tackle school video divides viewers

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Springbok fans given a scare as Kolbe takes back-breaking hit

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Dane Coles stunned as he hears news of Steve Hansen joining the Wallabies

  • 5 WEEKS AGO

    Moment of madness leads to incredible Springbok score

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Highlights video shows just why Vakatawa’s return is so highly anticipated

  • 7 WEEKS AGO

    Individual brilliance as player scores off his own kick off

View All

Funnies

  • 2 DAYS AGO

    Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber offers ice cold response at the press conference

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Stone Cole’d: Dan Cole channels his inner Steve Austin in brilliant behind the scenes action

  • 5 DAYS AGO

    Chaos ensues as off-field substitute is caught up in try scoring opportunity

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    Springboks set to sing additional song post national anthem in future test matches

  • 3 WEEKS AGO

    Brian O'Driscoll unburdens himself with huge confession in classic Guinness advert

View All

Amateur

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 37 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match

  • 61 WEEKS AGO

    The Next Dominant Backrow?

View All

Player Features

  • 0 HOUR AGO

    Kyle Sinckler surprises everyone with World Cup injury admission

  • 1 DAY AGO

    The three key takeaways from the ‘Eddie Jones press conference’

  • 1 DAY AGO

    Antoine Dupont potentially able to return ahead of the Quarter-finals

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Drew Mitchell Vs. Johnny Sexton: The untold story

  • 4 DAYS AGO

    Namibia captain receives awful backlash from trolls on social media following unfortunate DuPont hit

View All