"Our purpose is always for our people back home," says Bok captain Siya Kolisi

Kolisi was speaking to the press following their comprehensive 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. The double World Cup-winning captain praised his teammates for making his job easier, as well as the structures the coaches have put in place to ensure that the team can deliver their best performances on the field.

"I have so many guys around me, and we have a lot of them have captained the team," said the 34-year-old.

"So, when I go onto the field, I don't have much to worry about. The way that coach Rassie created the structure within the team, we have so many guys who are leaders in their own right.

"The stuff off the field and feeling the team's energy is what I really focus on, so I don't do it alone. We draw energy from one another, and there's so much good happening in our country and sport.

"It's a privilege to play as hard as we can so that there is something to smile about, to give the people going through hopeless situations at home hope. Our purpose is always for our people back home."

With the Boks finishing the season as the top team on the world rankings with the Rugby World Cup draw coming up next week, coach Rassie Erasmus said: "We never look at the world rankings, but this year finishing at the top of the rankings was important for us.

"We are not sure if it will be beneficial when the Rugby World Cup draw is made, and even though we will play good teams throughout next year [in the Nations Championship and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry], we'll still try to get more caps into the players."

The bulk of the Springbok coaches and a group of players will depart for South Africa on Sunday and will arrive at home or at their respective provincial unions and clubs on Monday.

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