Lock Pieter Jansen van Vuren injured his left MCL against Glasgow Warriors and will be returning to South Africa.

Fred Zeilinga has joined the touring squad as cover for Jordan Hendrikse & Eddie Fouché, who have both returned to South Africa.

Emirates Lions head coach Ivan Van Rooyen:

“It’s always unfortunate losing players to injury, but those are the realities of rugby.”

“We welcome Fred to the group and wish Pieter, Jordan and Eddie a speedy recovery.”