Harlequins’ Cronje ruled out of Munster clash

SPRINGBOK second row Geo Cronje has been given the green light to join Harlequins - but he won’t be available for Saturday’s trip to Thomond Park.

Harlequins announced yesterday: “Cronje is looking forward to coming to London and playing for ’Quins. He has enjoyed his time with the Blue Bulls and will remain in South Africa this week to support them in the Currie Cup final against the Freestate Cheetahs at the weekend.”

One of Harlequins’ biggest problem areas this season has been their lack of beef up-front, but the arrival of Cronje, coupled with last week’s capture of All Black lock Simon Maling, has given the club a top-class second row.