- Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit says he wouldn't mind helping out at lock during the British & Irish Lions series.
- RG Snyman is likely to be ruled out following a skin graft operation, while there is also concern over Eben Etzebeth who suffered a rib injury against Georgia.
- More injuries could leave the Boks thin in the second row.
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit says he would be more than willing to move back to lock if the need arises during the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
The Boks look likely to be without the services of RG Snyman for the Lions series, as it was confirmed on Sunday that the Munster-based lock underwent a skin graft operation following a fire pit accident in Ireland last month.
There is also concern over the fitness of Bok lock Eben Etzebeth, who injured his shoulder in last Friday's 40-9 win over Georgia in Pretoria.
More clarity over Etzebeth's status is expected in the coming days, but any more injuries could leave the Boks thin in the second row.
Du Toit was again a standout at flank on Friday but he wouldn't mind shifting back to the second row in case the Boks are thin in that department against the Lions.
"Yes, of course, I'll definitely try and play there again," Du Toit responded on Sunday when probed on the matter during an online media briefing.
"I haven't played there in a while but that's where I started my career and I guess it's not much of a difference... it's only in the scrumming where it changes a bit. So, I'll do the extra work for the scrumming.
"For me to be part of the squad playing against the Lions... I'll play where they need me."
Du Toit last played lock for the Springboks in a win over France in Paris in 2018, but was used exclusively at flank during their run to the World Cup title in 2019.
Looking back on Friday's win over Georgia, Du Toit said the match was a good indication of where the team finds itself after 20 months of inactivity.
"I think this Test match on Friday is a good indication of where we are at the moment and what we have to work on.
"There are a few vital [things]... not lost, but just need a little more attention. And I think that will be our biggest focus for this weekend as well.
"It's small stuff... maybe just a decision here or there that probably wasn't good enough, but that's something we can always fix. I don't think it's something to worry too much about," Du Toit said.
The second and final Test against Georgia is at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Friday.