England have suffered a significant double setback ahead of the July Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has earned major plaudits from Bath coach Johan van Graan following another stellar performance this past weekend.
Beauden Barrett has spoken of the "excitement" and "challenge" awaiting the All Blacks on their eagerly anticipated tour to South Africa later this year.
Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye will have to wait at least another four weeks to hear the outcome of his doping saga.
Springboks star RG Snyman will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured ACL, his club side Leinster have confirmed.
Trevor Nyakane has opened up on the brutal reality of Test rugby, admitting he was "humbled so bad" during his Springboks debut in 2013.