Overview
- Tighthead prop Lovejoy Chawatama has been ruled out with a calf injury sustained against Sale, ending a run of 15 appearances this season.
- Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit has passed initial HIA checks, traveled with the squad to South Africa, and is expected to be cleared to play.
- Emerging wing Aidan Boshoff faces six to eight weeks out after a pre-match warm-up calf injury.
- Lock Joe Batley returns from a one-match suspension, with Max Lahiff fit to cover both sides of the scrum.
- George Kloska and Jimmy Halliwell provide additional tighthead options, while Gabriel Ibitoye and Jack Bates are tracking returns later this month.