Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley says there is no incentive to try get South African teams back into the competition because their games did not receive good television ratings.
Former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has once again found himself in the firing line over Ireland's current woes, despite having no involvement in the national team.
Veteran Ryan Oosthuizen rated the Springbok Sevens' Perth title as one of the best of his storied career.
The Springbok Sevens defeated Fiji 21-19 in a pulsating final at HBF Park in the Perth SVNS on Sunday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus revealed their Nations Cup clash against England in July is one they have identified as a "must-win" fixture to be able to call the season a success.
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman admitted to frustration after a series of errors saw the Blitzboks settle for a fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday.