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Kevin Swiryn’s knee injury suffered while playing against Australia in the Wellington 7s has now been confirmed as an ACL tear. It’s the second such injury to a US Eagles 7s player in a matter of days, with Brett Thompson going down in training only four days earlier. Both players now face a race against time to play at the Rio Olympics in August, with recovery times from surgical repair typically ranging between six and nine months.
The news brings an unfortunate close to a bittersweet season for the former Eagles 7s captain. He had only just returned to the side after a four-year hiatus and was beginning to challenge for a starting position. Thompson appeared in both the Dubai and Cape Town tournaments, typically coming in off the bench. His combination of height and speed made him an option in the forwards or the backs, with his restart ability proving more than useful. Both are significant blows to the team’s strength in depth.
