Vodacom Bulls lock RG Snyman has returned from his stint in Japan with an ankle injury that will keep him out for up to eight weeks.

Snyman was playing for the Honda Heat in the Top League when he suffered the injury and will undergo surgery on Tuesday.

There was, however, positive news as team doctor Herman Rossouw confirmed that both Jaco Visagie and Travis Ismaiel underwent successful surgeries last week.

‘Jaco is expected to make his return in six weeks time. Travis Ismaiel also had a revision of his shoulder with some good news saying he will be out for another eight weeks and not three months as expected.’

There were no new injuries following the Bulls’ pre-season win against the Lions last weekend.

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