Overview
- Nche suffered knee and ankle damage in the 61-7 win over Japan at Wembley and has returned to South Africa for scans after leaving the field in the 18th minute.
- Asenathi Ntlabakanye linked up with the squad in London on Sunday after scoring an early try for the Barbarians at Twickenham and traveled with the Boks to France the same day.
- SA Rugby confirmed Ntlabakanye has been formally charged by SAIDS following an adverse analytical finding, but he disputes a doping offence and remains free to play pending a hearing reported for December.
- The Springboks arrived in Paris on Sunday and will begin on-field preparations for Saturday’s Test against France at the Stade de France.
- Front-row depth is under pressure with hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels suspended, with Thomas du Toit available and Boan Venter in contention as coaches adjust options.