The Springboks under-fire first-five Morne Steyn could keep his place in the side to face Australia in the Rugby Championship this weekend following injuries to Francois Steyn and Johan Goosen.
Morne Steyn missed 11 points with wayward kicks when South Africa lost 21-11 to the All Blacks in Dunedin last week but his obvious replacement Goosen has a bruised heel.
The 20-year-old took part in some training in Pretoria today, albeit barefoot.
Goosen's injury and the possibility that the Springboks will lose 53 caps worth of experience at inside centre if Francois Steyn cannot play could delay what seems an inevitable changing of the guard.
Francois Steyn injured his ankle and was on crutches as the squad practised but team doctor Craig Roberts says his availability will be made today or tomorrow.
Having drawn with Argentina and lost to Australia and New Zealand on the road in their last three matches, South Africa take on the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in a last-ditch effort to stay in contention.
Coach Heyneke Meyer is confident his team can take the spoils against Australia despite a 26-19 defeat in Perth on September 8th, after the Springboks failed to turn pressure into points.
