New Zeland prop Ethan de Groot will not travel to South Africa for back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests after suffering an injury.
Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers praised the depth and attacking ability of the current Bok squad.
Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.
Springbok stars Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff are back after Rassie Erasmus named an updated Rugby Championship squad for the upcoming double-header against New Zealand.
Rising Springbok star Ruan Nortje has revealed that double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert is a player who has inspired his own game.