Siya Kolisi refused to single out flyhalf Manie Libbok for criticism after being asked about his kicking troubles against Scotland on Sunday.
Here's how the South Africa team performed in their 18-3 Rugby World Cup victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn reckons incumbent Bok number 10 Manie Libbok has the necessary skills and dedication to deliver at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
The Springbok Rugby World Cup squad in France is packed with experienced campaigners who have seen it all before, but there are those who will cherish this new opportunity.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok may be going to France with the weight of South Africa on his shoulders, but the would-be debutant cannot look past making the 2023 Rugby World Cup selection in the first place.
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springbok team in Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.