Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus wasn't about to let a subtle jab from All Blacks coach Ian Foster go unchallenged.
Canan Moodie admits he was surprised when the Springbok coaches selected him at outside centre for the first time, but he's very quickly gotten used to the idea.
As he prepares to return to the fray on Sunday, Duane Vermeulen reckons the Springboks' best rugby at this year's Rugby World Cup might still be ahead of them.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why Duane Vermeulen was seen in the coaches' box during their Rugby World Cup match against Ireland.
Handre Pollard said he is not expecting miracles as he prepares to make his first start for South Africa in more than a year but hopes he can make a valuable contribution.
Siya Kolisi said it was a huge honour to be selected to lead the Springboks for the 50th time in Sunday's final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga.