Combrinck fractured his fibula during Saturday’s Test match against Argentina in Salta and will be sidelined for up to two months.

The flyhalf, Elton Jantjies, is also a major concern for the men in green-and-gold with the player having left the field shortly after the half-time break with an injured groin and at this stage the extent of the player’s injury isn’t known.

Meanwhile, SANZAAR has confirmed that a citing warning has been issued to the Toyota Cheetahs flank, Oupa Mohoje, for a dangerous tackle.

The Springboks were beaten 26-24 by the Pumas over the weekend for the first ever loss in Argentina and the team’s coach, Allister Coetzee, says once again they didn’t use their chances.

“I want to congratulate Argentina for their win tonight in Salta,” said Coetzee.

“As a team, we made some crucial mistakes and they made better use of their opportunities than we did.

“Although we lost Ruan and Elton because of injuries, we managed to come back in the second half. However, I am disappointed by the many individual mistakes that we committed.

“We had enough opportunities to create scoreboard pressure, but we did not take them.

“At Test level, you must take your opportunities or you will get punished. We missed some penalties and also didn’t score tries when we were in a position to do so.

“Credit to Argentina because they really worked for their victory.

“The defeat is hurting and the Springboks will never be satisfied with a loss. We will regroup and work hard to improve as a team so that we can be ready for the next Test against Australia in Brisbane.”

The teams take a break from the Rugby Championship this week and the Springboks will be in action again next weekend when they face the Wallabies at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

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