Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus have shared insight on the inclusion of Elton Jantjies in the 41-man squad currently in camp in Pretoria.
Wallabies star prop Taniela Tupou is on track to make his return from injury against the Springboks in their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld on July 8.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said that the Boks intend to split splitting the squad for the opening two Tests of the Rugby Championship.
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has offered assurance he is on course for a full recovery ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced a squad of 36 players for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
Out-of-favour Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has received a surprise call-up to the Rugby Championship training squad following a spate of injuries among Springbok No 10s.