Vincent Koch said the Springboks have had a great week of training in France after the coaches came up with some new plans for the World Cup quarter-finals.
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am said he has worked really hard on his fitness levels and is ready "to do the job" if called upon to play in next week's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander led the tributes to former Junior Springbok coach Eric Sauls, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has highlighted the role of South Africa's Monumental Flag Raisers Mama Joy and Botha Msila at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Springboks know they need to be ready for any eventuality as they await their Rugby World Cup fate on Saturday when Ireland line up against Scotland in the Pool B decider.
Former All Black Jeff Wilson reckons Ian Foster was correct to imply that the Ireland v South Africa match lacked entertainment in comparison to New Zealand's efforts.