SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has once again urged the sport's stakeholders to reach agreement on a unified global rugby calendar.
Springbok Lood de Jager is set to return to the field in Japan this weekend after seven months off due to hip surgery.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is adamant he will not leave Japan until he has tasted glory in the competitive Japan League One.
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.
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.