A scan revealed that the 30-year-old South African-born forward had damaged an intervertebral disc in his neck and he will now see another specialist to decide if he needs surgery.
Scotland, who finished fourth last season, kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland at Murrayfield on Feb. 4.
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(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
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