Herewith an injury report of the four participating franchises in the Pro14 Rainbow Cup - South Africa.
Cell C Sharks:
Number 8, Sikhumbuzo Notshe left the field at the end of the first half in the match against the Vodacom Bulls last Saturday. Scans confirmed that he ruptured his patella tendon. He has undergone surgery and will be out for a few months.
Dylan Richardson is recovering from an ankle injury and is expected to return to play in approximately three weeks.
Boeta Chamberlain is under concussion protocols.
Emile van Heerden (ankle), Hanru Jacobs (neck) and John-Hubert Meyer (back) are also injured and are being conservatively managed.
Emirates Lions:
Francke Horn rolled his ankle during the match this past weekend but will be observed by the medical team to determine the extent of the injury.
DHL Stormers:
Pieter-Steph du Toit, JD Schickerling, Marvin Orie and Ruan Nel is all available for selection this weekend against the Cell C Sharks.
Salmaan Moerat is still out of action after he neck injury he suffered a neck injury during training a few weeks back.
Flyhalf Abner van Reenen is fine after leaving the field against the Emirates Lions.
Vodacom Bulls:
None reported.