Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg could be set for a swift return for the Lions ahead of Saturda's Vodacom URC encounter against Benetton in Treviso.
Injury has severely hampered Lukhanyo Am's career, but the Springbok centre has not given up on green and gold dreams.
Edinburgh may hand Springbok prop Boan Venter a swift call-up for Friday's crucial URC showdown with Munster.
The Rugby Championship could soon undergo a major shake-up, with organisers exploring a potential move to January or February as part of wider plans to align the global rugby calendar.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has reportedly turned down one of the biggest club contracts ever to return home and raise his young family.
South Africa remained the number-one ranked team in the world after clinching the Rugby Championship title with a tense 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday.