Battle-hardened Springbok Duane Vermeulen admitted that he almost called time on his career before he was selected to play in his third Rugby World Cup.
We take a look at our tournament favourites for the Rugby World Cup kicking off in France on September 10. And just where about do the Springboks feature?
Reigning champions South Africa received a wonderful welcome to the World Cup in France during a lavish ceremony held at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.
A buzzing Canan Moodie admits it is slowly sinking in that he is in France and getting ready to participate in his first Rugby World Cup tournament.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup.
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says they will do whatever is necessary to give themselves the best possible chance of defending the Rugby World Cup, including the 7-1.