Bok prop Mtawarira out of November internationals, Vermeulen returns

Britain Rugby Union - England v South Africa - 2016 Old Mutual Wealth Series - Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 12/11/16 South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira in action with England's Mike Brown Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Experienced prop Tendai Mtawarira has been ruled out of South Africa's November internationals, but there will be a likely return for powerful number eight Duane Vermeulen after coach Rassie Erasmus named a training squad for the tour on Sunday.

Mtawarira, a veteran of 107 caps, has not been considered after he was injured in the narrow Rugby Championship loss to New Zealand earlier this month, but Vermeulen, lock Lood de Jager and prop Trevor Nyakane all return.