The Cheetahs were forced into a late change just hours ahead of the crucial Super Rugby unlocked encounter with the Sharks.
The dust has hardly settled on the Rugby Championship and already we are turning our attention to the year-end internationals - writes Rugby365's Jan de Konig.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus trimmed his squad to 33 players Sunday in preparation for the remaining two Tests against England after taking a 1-0 series lead this weekend.
A dismal 2016 has given way to a promising start to 2017 as South Africa secured an unassailable 2-0 series lead over France in Durban.
The Lions could well be title contenders once again following a big win over the Waratahs, while the Stormers also made it two wins from two