Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has taken to social media to clarify his stance about not wanting to return to the Springboks.
Damian Willemse, Andre Esterhuizen, RG Snyman and Franco Mostert are all back in head coach Rassie Erasmus' 34-man squad for the Springboks' end-of-year tour of England, Scotland and Wales.
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn is set to face off against his South African counterparts as Munster arrive in the Republic for a two-match tour.
The Springboks have received another injury blow to their second row after the Stormers confirmed that Salmaan Moerat will miss the November internationals.
Springbok and Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has officially announced his retirement from rugby, concluding a professional career that lasted nearly two decades as he prepares to transition from the pitch to the boxing ring.
The R1.3-billion private equity deal between SA Rugby (SARU) and Seattle-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) appears to be on the verge of collapse due to reported dissent from leading rugby unions.