Squad Update

(Jared Payne injured his hip playing against Scarlets)



Ruan Pienaar:

Ruan Pienaar suffered a knee injury playing for South Africa against New Zealand on Saturday. He underwent a scan today to determine the extent of the injury. The Springboks hope to issue an update either tomorrow or Wednesday.

Darren Cave:

Darren Cave sustained a rib injury in the win over Zebre. He trained today and will be assessed later in the week to determine his availability for the game against Cardiff.

Rory Scholes:

Rory Scholes fractured a bone in his foot playing for his club side Harlequins on Saturday. A decision will be made on how his injury is managed in the coming days.

Iain Henderson:

Iain Henderson has an ongoing hip injury that hasn't responded to a conservative management programme. He will undergo hip surgery on 25th September after a period of intense rehab.

Declan Fitzpatrick:

Declan Fitzpatrick is following return to play protocols after a concussive episode against Scarlets.

Jared Payne:

Jared Payne suffered a hip injury in the draw against Scarlets. He will be unavailable for selection against Cardiff.