The Springbok team management are confident that captain Siya Kolisi will have recovered fully from his injury in time to play a leading role in their World Cup defence in France in four months.
Former Munster and Ireland great CJ Stander reckons the Springboks should roll the dice and allow Evan Roos to create havoc at this year's World Cup.
Springbok flanker Deon Fourie is someone who relishes a challenge and they don't come much bigger than a United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster.
Following the conclusion of the Japan Rugby League One season, which saw Malcolm Marx's Kubota Spears win the title, four South Africans were named in the Team of the Season.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has hailed the just-concluded preparation camp in Durban as an "invaluable" first step on their journey as a team in 2023.
Star centre Lukhanyo Am knows the Springboks have a target on their backs at this year's World Cup but feels confident they have the experience and depth to deal with it.