The Rugby Football Union has acted in response to a dismal autumn that concluded England's worst year since 2008, comprising of six defeats, a draw and five wins.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is hopeful that South Africa will stay in the Rugby Championship for the foreseeable future.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has once again opted for consistency in selection ahead of Saturday's final-round Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Durban.
Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.