The victorious Lions series and Rugby World Cup heroics in Japan have made the Springboks the poster boys for utilising overseas talent.
Japan’s Top League already has an abundance of foreign talent kicking around and the developing rugby nation will have a further influx of international players for the 2020 season. How would a XV of defectors fair?
Damien Fitzpatrick will be among the replacements when the Waratahs travel to Ellis Park to face the Lions, with Tolu Latu recalled.
Springbok wing Courtnall Skosan will start in his first Super Rugby match of the season when the Lions host the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions will have a new-look forward pack when they face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Here are all of week three's lineups in one place.
SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2018: In the first instalment of our 15-part build-up to the Super Rugby season, we start with the South African Conference and look at the Lions.
All four teams have been named for this weekend's Super Rugby semi finals, with the Crusaders naming an unchanged 23 for their match against the Chiefs at AMI Stadium on Saturday evening NZT.