Makazole Mapimpi admits that he and Lukhanyo Am were left emotional after they realised his injury was going to keep him out of the Springboks' 33-man World Cup squad.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will revel in the immense pressure-cooker environment of a Rugby World Cup.
The Springboks have named their 33-man squad set to defend the Rugby World Cup in France next month, with a few notable inclusions and omissions catching the eye.
Sir Clive Woodward believes that top Rugby World Cup nations 'won't be scared' by the England squad Steve Borthwick picked for the tournament.
Ian Foster has gambled on the fitness of injured lock Brodie Retallick by including him in the All Blacks' 33-man squad to go to the World Cup.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 33-man England squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, which begins in just over a month.