Stegmann has been suffering from a hamstring strain, although he is now expected to be declared fit for next week's clash against the Brumbies.

The club hope Potgieter will be able to play against the Melbourne Rebels on May 4th after undergoing an arm operation in February.

Prop Rossouw de Klerk is almost ready for action after his foot operation and he could be back in action for coach Pine Pienaar in two weeks' time.

However, team doctor Org Strauss believes hooker Willie Wepener will still be out for a couple of weeks.