Cheslin Kolbe has spoken highly of South Africa's sometimes-controversial Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, describing him as an "incredible human".
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has cast his net wide with an eye on Rugby World Cup selection saying while they are currently tracking a group of about 60 players.
The Springbok coaches, management and a group of 14 players will kick off the 2023 season with a three-week physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town.
The Sharks will once again be missing a number of their Springbok stars when they travel to Johannesburg to face the Lions in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe confirmed that he is staying put in France despite reports that he was set to sign a Japanese contract.
New Wallaby coach Eddie Jones is taking inspiration from the remarkable turnaround the Springboks experience on the way to winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup.