Kings prop Schalk Ferreira is set to miss Saturday's clash with the Blues due to a hand injury.
Although the full extent of the injury may only be known later in the week, Ferreira is not expected to be able to take up his place in the front row.
However, lock Schalk Oelofse could come back into selection contention after overcoming a concussion.
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