Sprinbok coach Allister Coetzee said that 61 test cap flyhalf Morne Steyn was always in his plans as a replacement option.
Coetzee announced Monday that Steyn has been called up as replacement for the injured Pat Lambie who suffered concussion against Ireland on Saturday at DHL Newlands.
Lambie will take a mandatory break of one week following his injury in Cape Town and will therefore miss the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
He underwent precautionary scans on Sunday, which proved normal, and he was examined for a third time on Monday morning by Springbok team doctor, Dr Konrad von Hagen. Lambie has already returned home in Durban.
"I made it clear we would definitely consider Morne as a replacement option because of his vast experience, and I would therefore not hesitate to draft him into the match-day squad," explained Coetzee.
"Garth April is still a talented young man and was selected to learn and to develop. It is his first year in Vodacom Super Rugby and his involvement with the squad will benefit him in the long run. Pat will return home for this week and we want to wish him well with his recovery."
Meanwhile, the Coetzee confirmed the full squad will remain in camp for the entire week. Last week, the Springboks released four squad members to the SA 'A' team for their clash against the England Saxons in Bloemfontein.
Coetzee explains the decision: "All our players will stay with us for this week as SA 'A' coach Johan Ackermann has requested to give playing opportunities to more members of his squad. Our players will be on standby should they be needed on short notice."
The Springboks began their preparations for the second Test against Ireland on Monday afternoon with a field training session at St Stithians College in Sandton.
