The Irish props John Hayes and Marcus Horan also make a strong case, as does Adam Jones from Wales.

BBC: Jeremy Guscott column

O'Leary's job will be made easier if his pack performs so the front row of John Hayes, Rory Best and Marcus Horan and need to deliver.

BBC: Jeremy Guscott column

Veteran prop du Randt has announced he is retiring after becoming only the fourth player to win two World Cups, after Australians Tim Horan, Jason Little and John Eales.

CNN: Coach White will quit South Africa