The incredible depth in South African rugby at Test level is the envy of the rugby world, and Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the United Rugby Championship is helping to develop this.
Breakout Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu appears set to be on the sidelines for longer than initially anticipated after suffering a knee injury.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi said players such as Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired him immensely to further his international career after becoming a regular in the squad this season.
The Springboks were in a ruthless mood as they overpowered a valiant Argentina side 48-7 to clinch the Rugby Championship title in some style.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is planning for his charges to dictate proceedings when they face Argentina in the Rugby Championship decider on Saturday.
The Springboks will take the lessons learned in their heart-breaking 29-28 defeat against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero into Saturday's Rugby Championship decider in Nelspruit.