Forward duo join Blue Bulls' injury toll

Loose forward Jano Venter left the field early during the side's 5-18 defeat against the Sharks with a groin injury.

While Venter's fellow flank Jannes Kirsten completed the match but picked up an ankle niggle.

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Both players will be monitored during the week with a call on their availability for this weekend’s match to be made in due course.

Meanwhile, some good news for John Mitchell is that wing Travis Ismaiel and flank Roelof Smit have both returned to full training.