Portugal head coach Simon Mannix spoke proudly about his team's performance against the Springboks while also addressing Andre Esterhuizen's "unfortunate" red card.
Debutant Ruan Venter, utility forward Ben-Jason Dixon and try-scoring machine Makazole Mapimpi shared mixed emotions after the Springboks recorded an emphatic 64-21 victory against Portugal.
Former Springbok S'bu Nkosi has reported testing positive for a banned substance.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted his selection for the Rugby Championship would be difficult after seven debutants appeared in a commanding over Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Springboks overcame an early red card to beat an impressive Portugal side 64-21 in a highly entertaining debut clash between the two nations in Bloemfontein.
Salmaan Moerat is still coming to terms with the honour of being named Springbok captain but is thankful to be able to lean on regular skipper Siya Kolisi and the other Bok veterans for advice.