Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is the latest Bok to offer his comments on the highly anticipated Ireland series.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Celimpilo Gumede has been called up to the Springbok training squad following an injury scare to double Rugby World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe.
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse is set to undergo an operation on Sunday to mend a cheekbone fracture he suffered during the Bulls' match on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting squad of 35 players for the team's first official training camp of the season, which starts in Pretoria on Monday.
Thomas du Toit may have missed out on the Springboks' World Cup victory in France but the in-form prop is determined to get back in Rassie Erasmus' squad.