Springbok lock RG Snyman says he never expected to play 50 Tests for his country and was delighted to do so with a win against an Ireland team full of familiar faces.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx paid tribute to his teammates after being named World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year on Saturday, becoming the fourth Springbok to do so.
Rassie Erasmus conceded the Springboks weren't at their best in the 24-13 win over Ireland but was a happy man after coming away with a victory in Dublin for the first time since 2012.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says that Rassie Erasmus has a "super power" when it comes to seeing potential in people.
The Springboks lived up to their brutal reputation as they ended more than a decade without a win in Dublin with a ruthless 24-13 victory over a valiant Ireland side.
The Springboks are poised to head into 2026 at the top of the world rankings, with this weekend set to determine just how wide their lead will be.