De Jager out of action
The Cheetahs will be without Springbok lock Lood de Jager for between six and eight weeks due to an elbow injury.
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The Cheetahs will be without Springbok lock Lood de Jager for between six and eight weeks due to an elbow injury.
Sharks loosehead prop Tendai Mtawarira will miss a few weeks, rather than months, after it was revealed that his injury is not as severe as first feared.
Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged side for the match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.
Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys will be available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash with the Sharks in Durban.
Rayno Benjamin, Zack Test, Lucas Duque, Warwick Lahmert, Branco du Preez, Semi Kunatani and Charlie Hayter feature in this selection.
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Johan Ackermann says he'll continue to give his players the freedom to make decisions despite the Lions' 22-8 loss to the Hurricanes on Friday.
Brumbies flank David Pocock will miss his side's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday due to an ankle injury.
Tendai Mtawarira and Lood de Jager are facing a number of months on the sidelines after suffering injuries during the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.