Springbok scrum coach Daan Human says the disruption caused this week by several players returning home is nothing new for the national team.
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has called in reinforcements for the Test against the Springboks after they were forced to release 13 players to their respective club sides.
Ryan Oosthuizen is eager to return to the Blitzboks' happiest hunting ground in Dubai this weekend, where they have won six of their last eight tournaments.
Former Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber believes Rassie Erasmus' men have learnt to embrace their status as world champions, rather than clinging to the underdog tag.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will take a significantly reduced squad to Wales for the final match of their November tour, with "only 24 or 25 players" set to be available.
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.