Duane Vermeulen was lauded by South African Rugby Union President Mark Alexander as a "Springbok great" following the decision to retire by the double Rugby World Cup-winning No. 8 and a former captain of the national team.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been hit with a two-match ban for his red card against South Africa in the World Cup final.
Rassie Erasmus is set to take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks, according to a SA Rugby official.
Springbok fan Siya Dlamini got to meet his hero Eben Etzebeth on Friday during South Africa's trophy tour following their Rugby World Cup victory.
The Springboks brought Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto to a standstill on Thursday as the first day of their Rugby World Cup victory parade kicked off - and Cape Town is next.
SA Rugby said it will take its time to announce a successor for outgoing head coach Jacques Nienaber following another successful Rugby World Cup campaign.