Jaer fit in time for Kings

The 21-year-old Jaer sustained a hamstring injury during his time with the SA Sevens at the end of last year. After some rehabilitation in the off-season the wing has made a full recovery.

Paul has made a recovery from a shoulder injury has also been given the nod by team doctor Konrad von Hagen to commence with full contact training with the rest of the squad on Monday, January 23.

Von Hagen is also pleased with the progress that is being made by other players on the injury list.

Hooker Tango Balekile (shoulder), loose-forwards Sintu Manjezi (knee) and Chris Cloete (knee) are on track in their recovery, and will be expected to be ready for full contact training next Monday, January 30.

Wing Wandile Mjekevu is also making good progress and is in his final stage of rehab for his foot injury.

Still on the long-term injury list is flank CJ Velleman (knee), who is expected back on the field in April.