Munster coach Graham Rowntree gave a positive update on the Springbok Jean Kleyn's eye injury.
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff has suffered a potentially season-ending injury.
Former Springbok lock-turned-top-level coach Johan Ackermann has revealed that he is willing to leave his role in Japan to return to South Africa.
Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe admits that it is vital they maintain the momentum from their back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs.
The Springboks' full list of opponents for their end-of-year tour to Europe has been revealed, completing what is sure to be a banner year for the Boks and their fans.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel made an encouraging return to duty from injury on Saturday, coming off the bench to score for the Yokohama Canon Eagles.