Springbok Women coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September are taking positives from the season despite another loss to Ireland on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.
The South African Women moved up to ninth spot on the world rugby rankings, their best position ever, a year after they first broke into the top ten.
Springbok Women co-head coach Franzel September is confident his charges can turn their fortunes around in the second Test against Ireland next Saturday.
Revered former New Zealand coach Sir Graham Henry has nothing but respect and admiration for Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus.
The Bulls have confirmed the signing of legendary Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith on a three-year contract.