The Springboks remain in top spot in the World Rugby rankings following the weekend's action but the All Blacks have managed to close the gap.
Springbok laws and discipline advisor Jaco Peyper says the players are determined to cut out their error rate and improve their standard of play in several key areas in this weekend's rematch against Italy.
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada heaped praise on his replacements, who arguably performed better than the famed Springboks' Bomb Squad despite their loss on Saturday.
Morne van den Berg admitted he had mixed emotions after being awarded the Man of the Match accolade in the wake of the Springboks' win over Italy.
Junior Springboks flyhalf Vusi Moyo praised the contribution of the non-playing squad members after the Junior Springboks secured a well-deserved win on Friday.
Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test against Italy in Gqeberha next week.