# Rugby: The Bulls will have to do without Springbok scrumhalf Embrose Papier for several weeks after undergoing surgery. The 29-year-old suffered an ankle injury after coming off the bench in the 56-20 Champions Cup victory over Stade Français last Saturday. Papier’s absence leaves Paul de Wet and Zak Burger as the scrumhalf options for tomorrow’s United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at Loftus. De Wet retains the number nine jersey alongside flyhalf Handré Pollard, with coach Johan Ackermann keeping his starting backline unchanged despite making wholesale changes to the forward pack.
Rugby: Bulls dealt a blow with Papier sidelined by ankle surgery