Jordan Hendrikse has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for their tour of the UK after it was confirmed that the veteran prop had suffered an ankle injury.
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe made a heartfelt gesture to fellow front-rower Vincent Koch for his 50th cap this weekend.
Experienced prop Frans Malherbe will captain the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Stormers tighthead prop Frans Malherbe is delighted to be back in action and looking forward to the challenge that awaits in the Champions Cup Round of 16 match at DHL Stadium.
Long-time teammates Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe are set to be on opposite sides of the scrum this weekend in a first for the two Springbok greats.
While almost all of South Africa's Rugby World Cup heroes have returned to action for their respective clubs, front-row powerhouse Frans Malherbe has been a notable exception.