Sidelined French star Antoine Dupont used a visit to a football match last weekend to confirm when exactly he will return to the rugby pitch following his long injury lay-off.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is likely to miss the rest of the international season after having surgery on his ankle this week.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus revealed there are three injured players who have been released from the Rugby Championship squad that will face Argentina.
The Springboks’ burgeoning lock stocks are part of the reason for Eben Etzebeth being left out of the side to face the All Blacks, says assistant coach Duane Vermeulen.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained his reasoning behind the seven changes he made to his side, which will face the All Blacks in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.