Cheetahs centre Nico Lee has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a grade-two ankle injury.

Lee sustained the injury during his side's 48-21 defeat to the Crusaders in Bloemfontein, and is only likely to return after the June international break, according to SuperSport.com.

Meanwhile, flyhalf Fred Zeilinga has recovered from injury and is expected to be available for Friday’s clash against the Highlanders.

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