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South Africa lose Ross Cronje from squad for third Test against France

Tuesday 20 June 2017 13:22, UK

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Ross Cronje of the Springboks breaks away to score a try during the Castle Lager Incoming Series 1st Test between South A
Image: Ross Cronje is out of the South Africa squad for their third and final Test with France

South Africa scrum-half Ross Cronje will miss the third Test against France at Ellis Park on Saturday as the hosts look to sweep the three-match series and confirm their return to form.

Cronje, who started the first and second Test wins, has displayed delayed symptoms of concussion from the 37-15 victory in Durban last Saturday.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, who has cover in the form of Francois Hougaard and Rudy Paige, will not name a replacement, South Africa Rugby confirmed on Tuesday.

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Catch-up with the 1st Test between South Africa v France

Meanwhile, Coetzee has released centres Lionel Mapoe and Francois Venter to the South African A side that will take on the French Barbarians at the Orlando Stadium on Friday.

That means Jesse Kriel, who sustained concussion in the 37-14 first Test win over France, is set to regain his place at outside centre having been passed fit.

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Coetzee will name his starting XV and matchday 23 on Thursday.

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