Proteas fast bowler Nandre Burger has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Ireland and the two-Test series in Bangladesh.

The 29-year-old experienced discomfort in his lower back, and subsequent scans revealed a lumbar stress injury.

His replacement for the Bangladesh series will be announced in due course.

Meanwhile, opening batsman Tony de Zorzi underwent an MRI scan on Thursday, which revealed a soft tissue injury of his right knee.

As a precautionary measure, he will be rested for Friday’s ODI against Ireland.

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