The Springboks missed out on overtaking the All Blacks by a fraction as they finished the year in fourth place on the World Rugby rankings.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for their brave effort to earn their first win over England at Twickenham since 2014.
Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse and utility forward Franco Mostert reflected on the positives from their Tour following a dominant win over England on Saturday.
South Africa banished their Twickenham demons with a commanding 27-13 victory over a thoroughly outplayed England side on Saturday night.
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus this week met with World Rugby following constant run-ins over the outspoken former coach's conduct.
Eddie Jones insists that even three years on England are driven by the need to avenge their 2019 World Cup final defeat by South Africa.