Former Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies could still return to professional rugby despite his four-year doping ban.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team were happy with the tone set for the 2024 international season.
Combative winger Duhan Van Der Merwe is just two tries away from holding the all-time try-scoring record for Scotland.
The Springbok coaches kickstarted the season with a two-day strategic session in Cape Town this week where they outlined their plans and goals for the 2024 season.
Local unions have reportedly been hit with high costs by South African Rugby to host Springbok Tests taking place in 2024.
Springbok great Joel Stransky reckons this year's two-match Test series between the Springboks and Ireland will go a long way towards identifying who the best side in the world is.