The Springboks know they need to be ready for any eventuality as they await their Rugby World Cup fate on Saturday when Ireland line up against Scotland in the Pool B decider.
In-form centre Bundee Aki knows Scotland pose a "massive threat" to Ireland's Rugby World Cup aspirations due to his experiences with the British and Irish Lions.
Pierre Schoeman is eager to extend his 'miracle' World Cup beyond this weekend as he prepares for Saturday’s critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland.
Lukhanyo Am reported for duty in Toulon in the south of France on Wednesday as the Springboks returned to the training field with an eye on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite the fact that they do not yet know their fate in the competition.
Ireland Hooker Dan Sheehan says the players understand the complex permutations of securing a quarter-final berth at the Rugby World Cup.
South African flyhalves Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard were both delighted to come away with 100% kicking records against Tonga on Sunday and believe the Boks have turned the corner in that respect.