Pitout fighting back after horror injury

South Africa Sevens winger Anton Pitout has won the first battle in a bid to save his leg after suffering a horrific injury at last year’s Dubai Sevens.

South Africa Sevens winger Anton Pitout has won the first battle in a bid to save his leg after suffering a horrific injury at last year’s Dubai Sevens.

Pitout, who broke his leg in two places, was then hospitalised on his return to South Africa after an infection set in – and it was feared he could lose his leg.

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