Malcom Jaer out with a broken hand

Versatile winger/fullback, Malcom Jaer has once again been side-lined for up to six weeks with a broken hand, confirms OFMsport.

Earlier in the season, Jaer played just two Currie Cup games for the Cheetahs before being ruled out for a very lengthy spell, with a serious leg injury which resulted in surgery to his shin.

Jaer sustained the most recent injury during the side's last minute 27-26 loss to the Ospreys on Saturday in Swansea, however, it was only upon the team's arrival that the pain started increasing, resulting in him being diagnosed with the fracture.

Both the Cheetahs and the Connacht teams will be named on Friday afternoon.