Siya Kolisi refused to single out flyhalf Manie Libbok for criticism after being asked about his kicking troubles against Scotland on Sunday.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was among those left frustrated after Jesse Kriel was not punished for a dangerous tackle during South Africa's Rugby World Cup opener.
Forwards coach John Dalziel has called on Scotland not to let the Springboks' physicality prevent them from showing their attacking flair when the two teams meet in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Laurian Johannes-Haupt has been formally recruited by SA Rugby to join the team as assistant coach, leading up to the WXV tournament in October.
Battle-hardened Springbok Duane Vermeulen admitted that he almost called time on his career before he was selected to play in his third Rugby World Cup.
Reigning champions South Africa received a wonderful welcome to the World Cup in France during a lavish ceremony held at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.