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Chile Rugby gives Emilio Shea a “good prognosis” for World Cup after successful surgery

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Chile Rugby said Emilio Shea has a good prognosis after successful surgery for a multiple-ligament injury to his right knee.
  • Shea suffered tears to his anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments after a tackle by Uruguay’s Joaquín Myszka, who received a 13-match suspension.
  • His treatment includes two operations scheduled six weeks apart, with recovery aimed at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Chile Rugby has offered Emilio Shea a “good prognosis” for his road to the 2027 World Cup after the first of two planned operations on his injured right knee.

Shea, a prop for Los Cóndores, tore his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament after a tackle by Uruguay’s Joaquín Myszka in Talcahuano last Saturday. Myszka received a 13-match suspension following the incident.

good prognosis

· Chile RugbyThe union’s assessment of Shea’s outlook as he begins a two-operation recovery programme.

Chile Rugby said Shea underwent the first operation successfully on Friday, September 4. The treatment programme calls for a second procedure, with six weeks between the two surgeries.

After the controversy surrounding the tackle and the messages shared on social media, the union said the outlook remained encouraging for Shea’s campaign toward the World Cup in Australia. “With this, Emilio, his family, the team and everyone who makes up Chile Rugby are devoting ourselves one hundred percent to the recovery and support of our player,” it said.

With this, Emilio, his family, the team and everyone who makes up Chile Rugby are devoting ourselves one hundred percent to the recovery and support of our player

· Chile RugbyThe union described its commitment to Shea’s rehabilitation and support.
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