Despite missing out on selection for the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad, Evan Roos is still in a positive frame of mind and said he enjoyed his recent stint with the world champions.
The Springboks landed in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming their on-field preparations on Friday.
Rassie Erasmus fronted up to the media on Wednesday and weighed in on the prospects of exciting young Stormers talents Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Evan Roos.
The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-strong squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels is still coming to terms with his Springbok debut against Portugal, and said it is a massive honour to be a member of Rassie Erasmus' 33-man Rugby Championship squad.