Vodacom Bulls Injury Update ahead of next URC match against the Scarlets

Pretoria – Injury update ahead of the Vodacom Bulls’ next Vodacom United
Rugby Championship fixture against the Scarlets:

Handre Pollard (flyhalf): Pollard has undergone a scan on a hamstring
complaint. His fitness will be confirmed once the results have been assessed.

Canan Moodie (wing/centre): Moodie has returned to training under the Head
Injury Assessment (HIA) return-to-play protocols. He will not be considered for
selection this week.

Cheswill Jooste (wing): Jooste has undergone an operation for a broken
cheekbone. Having been concussed during the match against Ulster, he faces a
mandatory two-week stand-down under HIA protocols, and extended rest has
been recommended.

Sango Xamlashe (centre): Xamlashe will not be considered for selection this
week after he completed HIA protocols following a concussion in Saturday's
match.

Embrose Papier (scrumhalf): Papier is recovering from an ankle operation and
will be out for several weeks.

Thaakir Abrahams (wing): Abrahams is expected to recover from a hamstring
injury within one week.