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South Africa international Ruan Dreyer could be the man to fill the void that John Afoa will leave at Gloucester.

The 27-year-old played under Johan Ackermann at the Lions, helping them reach back-to-back Super Rugby finals.

Gloucester are in need of a top class tight-head prop after All Black Afoa’s move to Bristol for the 2018-19 season was confirmed and according to the Rugby Paper a deal has been reached for Dreyer to make the move to Kingsholm later this year.

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Dreyer made his Springboks debut against France last June, winning four caps so far.

The Rugby Paper have also reported that Gloucester are now favourites in the race to sign Rohan Janse van Rensburg, another to have played under Ackermann at the Lions.

Sale Sharks also want to sign the South African centre, who has just finished a loan spell at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Speaking about his future last week, Janse van Rensburg said: “Anything can happen - that's the exciting thing about rugby. One day you can be in South Africa, the next day you can be in Sale or France or wherever.

“I'm excited for my future wherever it is. If it's with the Lions, if it's with Sale… I know it's going to be the right decision whatever does happen.”

As reported by Gloucestershire Live last week, Matt Scott is set to leave Gloucester at the end of the season and that could pave the way for Ackermann to boost his midfield options.