Eben Etzebeth to return home

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will miss for the Outgoing Test against Wales on Saturday after suffering a concussion against England two weeks ago.

Etzebeth had to leave the field in the first half at Twickenham after he clashed with an English opponent, and he did not play against Italy in Florence as part of the return to play protocol.

“We won’t call up a replacement because we currently have sufficient cover in that position with Pieter-Steph du Toit, Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert,” explained Springbok coach Allister Coetzee.

“There are also some utility forwards who can provide extra cover if needed.”

The Springbok team to face Wales on Saturday will be named on Thursday.