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Mostert replaces du Toit in Springbok squad

Tuesday, 31 May 2016, 10:38
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Mostert replaces du Toit in Springbok squad
Lions's lock, Franco Mostert. Picture: Facebook.
NATIONAL NEWS - Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad after a scan revealed on Monday that he suffered a grade two hamstring tear over the weekend, with Franco Mostert being called up as his replacement.

Du Toit was sent for a scan on Monday, which confirmed the extent of the injury.

He has been ruled out of action for between two and six weeks.

Mostert, of the Lions, is set to join the squad on Tuesday in Stellenbosch.

He was initially was named in the SA ‘A’ squad for the two-match series against the England Saxons.

Sharks lock Stephan Lewies, who has one Test cap to his name, will replace Mostert in the SA 'A' squad.
 

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