Mtawarira misses match with heart problem

South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira was treated in hospital today after suffering mild heart palpitations.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2012 - 13:50

South Africa prop Tendai Mtawarira was treated in hospital today after suffering mild heart palpitations.

Mtawarira has pulled out of this afternoon’s match against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium and will be replaced by CJ van der Linde, the Springboks have announced.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Former Wallabies and Ireland player Brian Smith dies aged 59

Maeve Óg O’Leary, Caitriona Finn and Ellen Boylan celebrate after the game 8/8/2026

Munster teammates' coaching transition 'unreal' says Maeve Óg O’Leary

Keith Earls backs 'voice of reason' Jared Payne to succeed at Munster

Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Aviva Stadium Person: Mtawarira Person: Tendai Mtawarira Person: CJ van der Linde Person: Heinke van der Merwe Person: Van der Linde Organisation: South Africa Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Springboks

<p>Pictured is Aer Lingus College Football Classic ambassador Ian Madigan ahead of this year's game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the UNC Tar Heels, taking place at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

Ian Madigan: I can't see Ronan O'Gara wearing Leinster blue

READ NOW

Mtawarira misses match with heart problem

Ian Madigan: I can't see Ronan O'Gara wearing Leinster blue

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Mtawarira misses match with heart problem

Every Match. Every Story.

Ian Madigan: I can't see Ronan O'Gara wearing Leinster blue

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Most Read