Springbok newcomer Yaqeen Ahmed looks set to return home from the November tour after picking up a shoulder injury, with the 20-year-old facing scans to determine the extent of the problem.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his selection of lock Salmaan Moerat, saying his unglamorous, high-impact playstyle will help South Africa succeed.
French football legend Thierry Henry has opened up about his admiration for the Springboks, revealing how Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth have helped the national rugby team become a powerful symbol of unity in South Africa.
Rising Springbok star Cameron Hanekom is a doubtful starter for their first November Nations Championship match against Italy on Saturday.
Springbok Women coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September are taking positives from the season despite another loss to Ireland on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.