The Lions have received a welcome boost with the return to fitness of Springbok fullback Quan Horn and outside centre Henco van Wyk ahead of two crucial URC away fixtures and a Challenge Cup playoff.
Springboks Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are set to return to the Stormers lineup for the United Rugby Championship tour north.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Willie le Roux will likely get his 100th Test cap this season.
The stars have seemingly aligned for Junior Springbok Jurenzo Julius, who is going from strength to strength at the Sharks.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is excited that Felix Jones has rejoined the world champions' backroom staff ahead of the upcoming international season.
Coming off his SA Rugby Young Player of the Year Award, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is plotting his future.