Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man training squad featuring 21 uncapped players as the world champions begin preparations for a bumper international season.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is already adding value at his new home at the Cheetahs, but he might not be there for much longer.
After overcoming a frustrating run of injuries, Blitzboks newcomer Jayden Nell is embracing his first full season on the HSBC SVNS circuit as South Africa maintain their charge towards the World Championship title in Bordeaux this weekend.
Springbok legend Victor Matfield has every faith in Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok excelling for South Africa while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains unavailable.
World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx has emerged as the latest injury concern for the Springboks after being forced off in Japan Rugby League One action.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit scooped no less than three trophies at Bath Rugby's annual awards ceremony this past weekend.