Rassie Erasmus has named his first Springbok team of the year to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Three months on from suffering his third ACL injury, Leinster and Springbok lock RG Snyman remains philosophical about the long rehabilitation path that lies ahead.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says it would be dangerous to underestimate the Barbarians going in Saturday's clash in Gqeberha.
As part of the WXV Global Series, the Springbok Women will host Ireland in the first-ever Test series between the two proud nations in Cape Town in October.
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has firmly dismissed reports in France suggesting he is on the verge of retirement due to ongoing concussion-related issues.
Lock Ruben van Heerden has been called up to the Springbok squad, linking up with the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening.