Former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has once again found himself in the firing line over Ireland's current woes, despite having no involvement in the national team.
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse looks set to leave the Bulls on a permanent basis and return to Japan.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is embracing a pivotal phase of his career, balancing competition for national selection, a return to familiar surroundings in Cape Town and preparations for what will be one of the toughest international campaigns.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed their Nations Cup clash against England in July is one they have identified as a "must-win" fixture to be able to call the season a success.
The Springboks will return to Adelaide for only the second time ever when they kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, 3 October.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has conceded he is uneasy about the situation facing Asenathi Ntlabakanye as the prepares for a hearing after testing positive for a banned substance last year.