Bulls tighthead prop Rayno Gerber will miss his side’s first Super 14 match against the Reds at Loftus on Saturday, it was announced on Monday.

Suddenly all is not well in the Bulls and Blue Bulls camp with injuries causing some concern for the coaches of the two sides.

Bulls player John Mametsa scores a second hat-trick in successive matches against the Lions to set up a 21-7 victory over their southern neighbours.