South Africa lock Ruan Nortje ruled out of Scotland match

The injury has ruled Nortje, who faced the media earlier this week, out of the remainder of the Springboks' tour, which includes matches against England and Wales over the next two weekends after Sunday's match at Murrayfield. 

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Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been added to Rassie Erasmus' squad as Nortje's replacement and will meet up with the squad in Edinburgh on Friday. 

Erasmus still has an abundance of world class talent to pick from when he names his South Africa team to face Scotland on Friday, including RG Snyman, Franco Mostert and Eben Etzebeth.

The South Africa head coach said: “It’s sad to lose Ruan to injury, as he’s had a fantastic season and really made a strong statement after injuries initially prompted his call-up to the squad. 

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus (Image: PA)

“He certainly grabbed the opportunity with both hands, and we wish him luck with his recovery.”

Kleyn, who won five caps for Ireland after qualifying on residency, before switching allegiance back to the land of his birth last year, has seven caps for South Africa. 

He was part of the squad that won last year's Rugby World Cup but was not part of The Rugby Championship win in the summer. 

Erasmus added: “Ruan’s injury opens the door for Jean to make a return to the national squad for the first time this season, and judging by his performances for Munster since making a comeback to the Vodacom URC combined with his familiarity of our structures and being a regular in our team last season, we are excited to welcome him back.

“He’s also played with most of the players in the squad and is familiar with the conditions in the UK as he’s based in Ireland, so he should slot in with ease.”