The United Rugby Championship has confirmed that Bulls front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been handed a nine-week suspension following an incident involving Connacht flanker Josh Murphy.
Following the withdrawal of prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has brought in a replacement for their clash against Australia.
Springboks scrum specialist Daan Human has put new Bok props Asenathi Ntlabakanye and Jan-Hendrik Wessels through the paces at his farm in Bloemfontein.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels is embracing his evolving role for the Bulls, seamlessly switching between loosehead prop and hooker, whether he's in the starting lineup or coming off the bench.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be spoiled for choice when selecting his Bok squads for 2025 duty.
Johan Grobbelaar and Wilco Louw have been called up to the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels.