Small-Smith out of Cheetahs clash

Blue Bulls midfielder William Small-Smith has been ruled out of Saturday's Currie Cup match against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein due to a knee injury.

The midfielder sustained a bone bruise against the Sharks on the weekend and will not be fit to face the Cheetahs, team doctor Org Strauss confirmed on Monday.

Ryan Nell is also out injured with an ankle sprain and will only be available next weekend.

Flanker Jacques du Plessis sat out training on Monday due to a quad contusion, but will train on Tuesday.

Scrumhalf Lohan Jacobs has been declared fit following a hamstring strain.