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Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said team captain Siya Kolisi was very close to returning to playing action for the world champions, but he was coy over whether he would feature in Saturday's Test against Wales in Cardiff.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended the decision to pick four scrumhalves in his World Cup 33, saying it allows him to have a selection and versatility cushion in the event of injuries while main flyhalf Handre Pollard gets back to full fitness.
Amid much fanfare, the Springboks departed for their World Cup defence on Saturday after a rousing and entertaining send-off at the OR Tambo International Airport.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber cleared the air regarding any swirling conspiracies about the composition of his squad, saying his entire 33-man World Cup squad is in more than fine fettle to put their best foot forward for next month's tournament.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said sickness prevented lock Lood de Jager from playing in Saturday's Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Bongi Mbonambi's elevation to the Test captaincy for Saturday's warm-up game against Argentina in Buenos Aires wasn't a left-field choice but one informed by his set-piece communication excellence with match officials.
Saturday's Rugby Championship outing at Ellis Park between the Springboks and Argentina was seen from a glass-half-full perspective by the respective coaches Jacques Nienaber and Michael Cheika.
Watch out world, his team might still be finding its rhythm but Pieter-Steph du Toit's is in full flow again.