The Springboks have hooker problems heading into their next Rugby Championship match against Australia in Perth this weekend.
Adriaan Strauss continues to have problems with his knee.
Meanwhile the Bath flanker Francois Louw has joined the team.
Commenting on the injury situation amongst the country's top hookers, with Bismarck du Plessis and Chiliboy Ralepelle out, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says they have a few hookers on standby, but he's sure Strauss will recover in time.
