Ian Schwartz, Springbok Team Manager said, “We will not take any decisions on his immediate involvement with the squad. His personal situation is now the most important and we will support him and his family wherever we can in this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Frans and his entire family in this time of mourning.”
Elsewhere in camp, up to nine injured players could be back in contention this week as the Springboks resumed their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign in Durban on Monday.
