Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has provided a preliminary report card on his side's progress through 2025 and believes several goals were achieved overall.
Retired Springbok legend Duane Vermeulen has found himself on the standby list for South Africa's clash with Wales on Saturday.
Springbok scrum legend Ox Nche gave all credit to his fellow forwards in the wake of the World Rugby Player of the Year nomination.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw will make his long-awaited return from injury when the Bulls face the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Veteran Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when a reshuffled Bok team runs out to face Wales in the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Wales have made no less than ten changes for their clash with the world champion Springboks at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.