Springbok Lood de Jager is the latest World Cup winner to go under the knife, according to a report.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus looks set to be a bit thin in the second-row department for the upcoming internationals against Wales, Ireland and Portugal.
Springboks Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager were honoured for their effort in the latest Japan League One season.