The results might not reflect it, but the Springboks insist they are encouraged by their performances on their overseas tour thus far.
Lukhanyo Am's star continues to rise after he was nominated for the Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards annual event.
Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse said they were doing their utmost to win the game for Pieter-Steph du Toit after the flanker was left distraught by his early sending-off against France.
Springboks Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez have penned new contracts with the Sale Sharks.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has once again opted for consistency in selection ahead of Saturday's final-round Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Durban.
Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.