Juarno Augustus has for years been earmarked to be the ideal candidate to take over the role of Duane Vermeulen as his successor. Despite this, earning a national call-up during his time at the Stormers proved to be a difficult task for the former Stormers No 8.

After pulling off dominant performances for his new club Ulster, coach Rassie recently named him in the extended squad who will be on stand-by for the Autumn Nations Series. However, the 27-year-old has now suffered another setback.

Ulster provided an injury update ahead of their game in Johannesburg, revealing that Augustus had sustained