A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
Set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses.
An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Bernard Foley is reportedly set to move to Japan's Top League following this year's Rugby World Cup after departing the Waratahs.
Christian Lealiifano has been included in Australia's 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on July 20.
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons is remaining with the Waratahs, re-signing with Rugby Australia (RA).
Having failed to reach a settlement over his sacking, Israel Folau and Rugby Australia look destined for a court battle.
Having been sacked for a breach of contract, Israel Folau is seeking an apology from Rugby Australia.
After raising more than two million Australian dollars, Israel Folau's latest crowd-sourcing campaign was paused.
A new campaign – 'Religious Freedom' – has been set up to help raise money for Israel Folau's legal battle against Rugby Australia.
After GoFundMe shut down Israel Folau's page, his spokesperson said there was "a continuing campaign of discrimination" against him.
After receiving more than 700,000 Australian dollars in donations, Israel Folau's GoFundMe page was shut down due to a violation.
Michael Cheika says 40-year-old Shaun Berne will add "new energy" to the Australia coaching staff.
Having seen his contract terminated, Israel Folau is now hoping to receive donations to aid his legal fight against Rugby Australia.