Siya Kolisi praised the South African mentality as the Springboks ended their eight-year wait for a win over Wales in Cardiff with a 23-18 victory on Saturday.
The Springboks face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday in the opening match of their end-of-year tour. Here's a look at three aspects of what promises to be an intriguing encounter.
Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira has thrown his support behind Rassie Erasmus for standing up to World Rugby and pointing out poor officiating during the B&I Lions series.
A new-look Springbok change jersey will be seen for the first time on the team’s Outgoing Tour of the United Kingdom this month.
Damian Willemse and Jesse Kriel have both been named to start as the Springboks opted for a new-look backline for the Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that wing Sbu Nkosi is yet to link up with the Springboks in Cardiff and will probably miss the opening Test of the November tour against Wales on Saturday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said on Thursday he had no worries about South Africa’s chances in next month’s Tests even though they are missing three first-choice players.
The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.
Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has insisted there are no plans to add South Africa to the tournament, as the Springboks remain committed to the Rugby Championship.
Lukhanyo Am says the Springboks are feeling fresh and in a good mental space as they look forward to their Tests against Wales, Scotland and England next month.