Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.
Legendary World Cup-winning coach Sir Graham Henry explained why the Springboks are the best and what is holding back the All Blacks in a recent interview.
Ox Nche has named Springbok teammate Frans Malherbe as the best scrummager he has faced in his career.
Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard says Embrose Papier is playing at the top of his game and would add plenty of value to the national setup if the Springboks were to call him up.
The South African 'A' team will make its comeback on 20 June when they face Zimbabwe in a curtain-raiser to the Springboks' season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha.
Springbok utility player Marco van Staden has re-signed a contract with the Bulls, keeping in Pretoria until June 2028.