Sibusiso is the star player for Durban University's rugby team. The university hasalways had a tense sporting rivalry with Acorn University, especially when it comesto rugby. Both teams have made it to the intervarsity semi-finals and are determinedto take home the championship trophy. During the intense and fast-paced game,Sibusiso tackles one of the Acorn University players, Thoko, knocking him to theground. Despite it being a routine tackle, Thoko breaks three ribs from the impact.He ends up in hospital and cannot play in the remaining intervarsity games. He nowwants to bring a delictual action against Sibusiso.

Sibusiso approaches you for legal advice on whether he can defend himself againstsuch a claim, and what his prospects of success will be. Advise him.