Four Rugby Europe Championship teams secured qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup this weekend.
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been suspended for four matches after receiving a red card against Portugal on Saturday.
Makazole Mapimpi's try-scoring prowess once again came under the spotlight against Portugal on Saturday, but the humble winger was quick to play down his achievements.
Portugal head coach Simon Mannix spoke proudly about his team's performance against the Springboks while also addressing Andre Esterhuizen's "unfortunate" red card.
The Springboks overcame an early red card to beat an impressive Portugal side 64-21 in a highly entertaining debut clash between the two nations in Bloemfontein.
Salmaan Moerat is still coming to terms with the honour of being named Springbok captain but is thankful to be able to lean on regular skipper Siya Kolisi and the other Bok veterans for advice.