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Worcesters South African flanker Dewald Potgieter has been ruled out for three months after undergoing a thigh operation.Potgieter had only just returned to full training after suffering an injury which prevented his Warriors career from getting off the ground.The 29-year-old had made only four appearances after joining from Japanese side Yamaha Jubilo in February when he was forced to undergo shoulder surgery.It had been four months since a bit of shoulder surgery sidelined me, and I was feeling pretty good and raring to go, Potgieter wrote on his own website.Final preparations for our annual training camp in France was taking place, and everything came together nicely, just in time for the start of the season.But Potgieter said he felt a ping in his thigh during a speed session the week before the camp and an MRI scan confirmed a tear in the muscle.This latest setback will leave me hanging around for 12 weeks all in all, said Potgieter, a Super Rugby winner with the Bulls in 2009 and 2010 and a six-times capped Springbok.Experience tells me to break it [the time] up into more manageable bits -- a two-week wait for the dressing to come off, another two weeks for that last bit of healing before I start with strength.It will be four more weeks before I can start running again, and the final stint of four weeks to return to full training and games.Worcester start their second season in the Aviva Premiership against the champions Saracens at Twickenham on September 3.Fake NBA Jerseys . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Discount NBA Jerseys .com) - The Calgary Flames aim to bounce back from their first regulation home loss of the campaign on Friday night when they host a Detroit Red Wings club that they swept in three meetings a season ago. https://www.nbachinajerseys.us/ . The Clippers were angry about blowing a big lead; the Kings didnt like being in that kind of hole and nearly digging themselves out only to lose. NBA Jerseys Outlet . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL. Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career.Call it manipulation, call it communication, Johnathan Thurston is a clear admirer of Cameron Smiths ability to deal with NRL referees.As he prepares to lead North Queensland into a blockbuster NRL qualifying final on Saturday against Smiths Melbourne, Thurston has hailed his State of Origin teammate as the best in the game at getting his message across to match officials.Smiths blow-up with referee Ashley Klein during the Storms shock round 25 loss to Brisbane aside, the wily skipper is renowned for his methodical conduct when it comes to referee-captain discussions.Thurston says its something hes definitely tried to take on board from playing alongside and against Smith.Ive tried to. Smithys always been cool, calm, collected, Thurston said.No matter what the scoreboard shows he doesnt show too much emotion.Every referees different. They show the respect to the captains and youve just got to pick your times to talk to them.Theres no better person in the comp that does that than Smithy. If I get that opportunity I need to take it as well.Thurston has declared himself a certain starter for Saturdays clash, despite a corked calf picked up late in last Saturdays 32-16 win over Gold Coast in Townsville.dddddddddddd.The playmaker is also backing prop Matt Scott to prove his fitness despite training separately from the team on Wednesday as he continues to recover from a broken finger.I havent spoken to him since he ran out there but he should be there, Thurston said.The Cowboys depart for Melbourne on Thursday and will have their final training session at AAMI Park on Friday.Thurstons men defeated the Storm at the venue in last years finals series but have been beaten twice by their opponents this season.The Queensland and Australia star says theres no doubt about the challenge that lies ahead.Travelling to Melbourne is always a big challenge. Theyve built a fortress down there, he said.Defensively theyre strong, the best in competition.Its the business end of the year and its a good challenge for us to see where were at both physically and mentally. ' ' '