Roelof Smit ruled out of the remainder of the season with injury

Bulls flank Roelof Smit has been ruled out of the remainder of the Bulls’ Super Rugby campaign due to a serious knee injury. 

The 25-year-old picked up the knock in Saturday’s 38-28 loss to the Brumbies at Loftus.

“Roelof Smit injured his right knee. Scans confirmed a Grade 3 complete tear of his ligament, so he will be on the sidelines for at least 10-12 weeks. We will consult with a specialist later this week,” said team doctor Herman Rossouw.

The club also confirmed more bad news, with Marco van Staden also hit by injury.

“Marco van Staden, in the last minute of the game, injured his knee and ankle. Luckily scans confirmed that it was only his ankle that was sprained quite badly,” Rossouw explained.

“Things are looking quite good for him to get back by the end of the June break.”