Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Test against France at Ellis Park on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms, while centres Lionel Mapoe and Francois Venter have been released to the South African 'A' side.
Cronjé made his international debut two weeks ago in Pretoria and followed up on his impressive performance with another very good showing in the Durban Test last Saturday, where the Springboks clinched the three-match series with a 37-15 win.
"Ross showed delayed symptoms of concussion on Monday and he will not be able to get through the recovery protocols in time for him to be considered for selection. We withdrew him from training yesterday and he will rest for the duration of the week," explains the Springbok team doctor, Dr Konrad von Hagen said.
The scrumhalf was in line to make his third appearance for the Springboks on his home ground in Johannesburg.
Francois Hougaard and Rudy Paige provide the Springboks with sufficient cover for this coming weekend, which means that no replacement will be called up to the Bok squad.
Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, who will announce his match-day 23 on Thursday, released Mapoe and Venter to play for the SA 'A' side against the French Barbarians at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday night.
This will pave the way for a return to the starting line-up for outside centre Jesse Kriel, who missed the second Test in Durban with concussion.