Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been suspended for four matches after receiving a red card against Portugal on Saturday.
Portugal head coach Simon Mannix spoke proudly about his team's performance against the Springboks while also addressing Andre Esterhuizen's "unfortunate" red card.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is set for a South African homecoming at the end of the current season after his Harlequins departure was confirmed.
World Cup-winning Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is being lined up by his former club, the Sharks, according to reports.
The 33-man Springbok Rugby Cup squad is full of exceptional talent, but only 23 players can feature on match day.