The strike, at a plantin Foshan whoseemployees are more skilledthan the workers at the lockfactory, had effectivelyshut downHonda'sassembly linesinChina.
The strike threat has loomed because lock Botha is represented by Habana's father, Bernie, who also acts for his son and centre Olivier, with the trio all threatening to strike over the forward's ongoing dispute.
But they will need to manage without a recognised lock on the bench, with Hadden confirming Taylor would switch from number eight should injury strike.