Makazole Mapimpi admits that he and Lukhanyo Am were left emotional after they realised his injury was going to keep him out of the Springboks' 33-man World Cup squad.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shared some more insight into Handre Pollard's situation following his omission from the Rugby World Cup squad.
The Springboks held their first media conference since arriving in Argentina and are ready to switch focus to what is sure to be a tough Test against the Pumas on Saturday.
Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am admits there is a different energy in the camp ahead of the 2023 World Cup compared to four years ago.
Springbok star Lukhanyo Am has admitted he's yet to reach the same level of performance he did prior to the serious knee injury he sustained last year.
Star centre Lukhanyo Am knows the Springboks have a target on their backs at this year's World Cup but feels confident they have the experience and depth to deal with it.