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Juan de Jongh (Gallo Images)
Juan de Jongh (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - Stormers lock Ruan Botha has been ruled out of Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies at Newlands, while centre and vice-captain Juan de Jongh is an injury doubt.

Botha suffered an ankle injury in the 25-17 loss to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last Saturday, while De Jongh suffered a hip pointer injury which saw him leave the field in the 23rd minute.

According to the Stormers' official website, Botha has torn ankle ligaments and could be out for three to six weeks.

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