Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus will have to deal without the services of front-rower Jan-Hendrik Wessels for the November internationals.

The Bulls forward was included in the Springboks‘ touring squad and linked up with the team in London despite the fact that he was still awaiting a final verdict on his suspension, which he opted to appeal.

Wessels was issued with a nine-week ban after it was alleged that he ‘squeezed and twisted’ the testicles of Connacht flanker Josh Murphy during the round four United Rugby Championship clash in Galway.

The front-rower appealed the suspension, which resulted in a week reduction