Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-strong squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
The Springbok Sevens team scored a try after the buzzer to down Australia 26-19 and clinch the Olympic bronze medal in Paris on Saturday evening.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff will be ready for the first Test of the Rugby Championship.
Georgia provided Australia with a stern test on Saturday, but the Wallabies managed to make it three wins from three under head coach Joe Schmidt with a 40-29 victory.
Wales lost their ninth successive Test match as Australia wrapped up a 2-0 series win by beating them 36-28 in Melbourne.
The Springboks will campaign to the conclusion of the next Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027 under a new rallying cry launched on Monday.