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Southern Kings centre and stand in captain, Andries Strauss, will miss both of the promotion relegation games against the MTN Lions after breaking his hand during practice on Friday.
Director of Rugby, Alan Solomons, confirmed that Strauss had broken his left hand during morning practice.
“It is just an unfortunate accident; he landed awkwardly on his hand,” said Solomons.
“Andries is really gutted that he will not be able to take part in either of the promotion relegation games,” said Solomons.
The Kings team will be named on Tuesday for the first relegation match against the Lions at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday 26 July.
The second leg will be in Johannesburg on 2 August.
