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Stormers suffer late Bok blow ahead of Leinster

Herschel Jantjies, right, and Steven Kitshoff of DHL Stormers celebrate a penalty scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Stormers have been dealt a late injury blow just hours before their United Rugby Championship match against Leinster.

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Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies has been ruled out of the match with a hand injury.

Stormers revealed that Jantjies has not recovered in time and Paul de Wet will take up the role as scrumhalf for the Round 17 clash.

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      We’re joined by Springbok royalty, Siya Kolisi, who discusses his incredible journey to becoming one of the most iconic players the sport has ever seen. Siya discusses his career journey both on and off the pitch including – altercations off the filed, the genius of Rassie Erasmus as a coach and selector, URC vs super rugby, the possibility of moving to play in Europe, his thoughts on Boks joining six nations, resetting rugby pathway, an incredible impromptu supper with Gerald Buttler, Drinks with Jurgen Klopp & Roc Nations positive influence on rugby.

      Godlen Masimla will be on the replacement bench.

      DHL Stormers: Warrick Gelant, Seabelo Senatla, Ruhan Nel, Damian Willemse, Leolin Zas, Manie Libbok, 9 Paul De Wet, Steven Kitshoff (CAPT), JJ Kotze, Frans Malherbe, Adre Smith, Marvin Orie, Deon Fourie, Hacjivah Dayimani, Evan Roos

      Replacements: Wilmar Arnoldi, Brok Harris, Neethling Fouche, Salmaan Moerat, Junior Pokomela, Ben-Jason Dixon, Godlen Masimla, Juan de Jongh

      Leinster: Max O’Reilly, Adam Byrne, Jamie Osborne, Rory O’Loughlin, Rob Russell, Ciarán Frawley, Cormac Foley, Ed Byrne, John McKee, Thomas Clarkson, Brian Deeny, Josh Murphy, Alex Soroka, Scott Penny, Rhys Ruddock (CAPT)

      Replacements: Lee Barron, Michael Milne, Vakh Abdaladze, Jack Dunne, Seán O’Brien, Nick McCarthy, Harry Byrne, Martin Moloney

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      Date: Saturday, April 30
      Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
      Kick-off: 18.15 (17.15 UK Time, 16.15 GMT)
      Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
      Assistant referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa); Morné Ferreira (South Africa)
      TMO: Ben Crouse (South Africa)

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