Kitshoff not available for the Ireland series

The Sunday daily Rapport claims that Kitshoff has long-term injury to his knee’s lateral compartment, which is thought to be the beginning of early arthritis.

He will miss the Tests against the reigning Six Nations champions due to an injury that is believed to be more serious than first anticipated, but the report indicates that he should be ready for the Rugby Championship.

The source also states that he is scheduled to play again against the All Blacks at the end of August, thus it is possible that he will miss the first Tests against Australia in the first two weeks of the competition.

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Given that Ox Nche is expected to start or be a bench prop for Erasmus in the opening Test of the year against Wales at Twickenham, Kitshoff was bound to miss the match.

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With the Sharks out of the United Rugby Championship play-offs, Nche’s teammate Nthuthuko Mchunu could be eligible for a second Test cap against Wales. Mchunu might have further options based on which SA team makes it to the final that day.

As previously stated, Kitshoff will be rejoining the Stormers for the upcoming season, marking the end of his time in Ulster. This season, he made 14 appearances for the Irish team.

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Since making his debut against Ireland in 2016, the front rower has been a regular in the team, so his absence is undoubtedly a blow for the Boks.

With two Rugby World Cups and a British and Irish Lions series under his belt, he has amassed 83 Test caps for South Africa since then.