A knee operation has ruled lock Salmaan Moerat out of South Africa’s upcoming November tour to Britain.
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The Springboks face Scotland in Edinburgh on November 10, England in London six days later and Wales in Cardiff on November 23.
Scotland and England were among six countries defending champions South Africa beat in France last year to win the Rugby World Cup for a record fourth time.
Moerat plays for the Stormers and the team’s assistant coach Dawie Snyman told the South Africa media that “Salmaan will be available (only) at the end of November”.
The 26-year-old made seven appearances for the Springboks this year, captaining the team on three occasions when regular skipper Siya Kolisi was rested.
Coach Rassie Erasmus is likely to choose his two locks from Eben Etzebeth, who last month became the most capped Springbok with 128 Test appearances, Ruan Nortje, RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn.
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