Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has revealed just how driven the players were to succeed after experiencing the dark days of 2016 and 2017.
The two South African Sevens teams will both face the USA on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS Cape Town next Saturday.
Following a physical and mental break after his World Cup-winning exploits, Damian Willemse is recharged and ready to fire for the Stormers.
Ox Nche admits he is still riding high on the excitement of the Springboks' World Cup victory in France, even as he and fellow returning Boks switch their focus to club duties.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side for a change when the two join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has jokingly disowned his international captain Siya Kolisi following the latter's move to the Top 14 in France.