The Springboks could be forced into another late change ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld.
According to Rapport, Canan Moodie is an injury doubt, raising the possibility of another last-minute reshuffle for Rassie Erasmus.
If Moodie is ruled out, Ethan Hooker is expected to come into the starting side on the left wing.
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South Africa were already hit by two late withdrawals before last weekend’s 45-21 win over England, with Siya Kolisi(hamstring) and Eben Etzebeth (concussion) both ruled out on the eve of the match.
That forced Erasmus into changes, with Pieter-Steph du Toit moving to lock and captaining the side, while Paul de Villiers and Cameron Hanekom started in the back row.
Hooker had been expected to return for next weekend’s clash with Wales after recovering from the shoulder injury he suffered playing for the Sharks against the Ospreys in April.
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However, if Moodie fails to recover in time, the 23-year-old could be brought back a week earlier than planned.
Hooker’s last Test appearance came against Wales in Cardiff on 29 November, where he featured on the right wing.
There is better news elsewhere, with Rapport reporting that Kolisi is expected to return for the Springboks’ Round Three meeting with Wales in Durban next weekend.
