The Bulls have called for a reinforcement after losing tighthead prop Mornay Smith for Saturday’s URC clash with Munster in Limerick.
According to Netwerk24, 21-year-old Jean Erasmus has been summoned to Ireland after Smith suffered an ankle injury during the Bulls’ 47-13 opening-round victory over Zebre in Parma.
Smith picked up the injury after replacing starting tighthead Francois Klopper in the second half.
A subsequent medical examination revealed the injury to be serious enough for the Bulls to send Smith back to South Africa.
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Erasmus, who represented the Junior Boks at last year’s Junior World Championship, is expected to compete with Khutha Mchunu for the vacant front-row spot on the Bulls bench.
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