Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is set to line up across from fellow No 9 Cobus Reinach when the Lions take on the Stormers in Saturday's highly anticipated United Rugby Championship derby.
The Bulls have confirmed their powerful squad to contest the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup, which gets underway next week.
The Springboks will hold on to their number one ranking for this week, regardless of what happens in their huge game against Ireland on Saturday.
Springbok lock Lood de Jager is expecting a massive physical challenge from France's forward pack when they face off in Paris on Saturday night.
World Rugby is exploring the possibility of staging Rugby Championship and Six Nations matches in the United States, according to chief executive Alan Gilpin.
Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era when he runs onto the field in London on Saturday.