Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff will be ready for the first Test of the Rugby Championship.
Rassie Erasmus has revealed a lengthy injury list after Saturday's bruising encounter against Ireland that includes Malcolm Marx, Franco Mostert and Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Winning an unprecedented fourth Rugby World Cup title was an incredible feat by the Springboks, made even sweeter by the narrow one-point wins in each of their knockout games.
Japan Rugby League One side Kubota Spears confirmed that Springbok Malcolm Marx will miss the upcoming season.
Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists the Springboks have an "incredible" replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx in utility forward Deon Fourie.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will join the national team on Monday after being called into the squad to fill the vacancy created by hooker Malcolm Marx.