Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has assured fans that Siya Kolisi remains a strong contender for the team's long-term captaincy going forward.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined his teammates in Pretoria but will need some rehabilitation time to get over a knee injury.
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is the latest Bok to offer his comments on the highly anticipated Ireland series.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Celimpilo Gumede has been called up to the Springbok training squad following an injury scare to double Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe.
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse is set to undergo an operation on Sunday to mend a cheekbone fracture he suffered during the Bulls' match on Saturday.