In another ominous warning to their rivals, the Springboks insist they are in a "better position" going into Rugby World Cup 2023 than they were prior to the global showpiece four years ago.
Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn reckons incumbent Bok number 10 Manie Libbok has the necessary skills and dedication to deliver at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
The Springbok Rugby World Cup squad in France is packed with experienced campaigners who have seen it all before, but there are those who will cherish this new opportunity.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his charges had to be ready to play knock-out rugby from the outset at the World Cup in France.
The Springboks will go into the Rugby World Cup in France as one of the favourites to claim their fourth global title and join New Zealand as the only back-to-back winners.
Springbok duo Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok said the players are excited to get their Rugby World Cup campaign into higher gear after arriving on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.