The Springbok Women's Sevens finished the opening tournament of HSBC SVNS 2 in second place on the log after winning both their matches on Sunday.
Legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes France poses the biggest threat to South Africa's ambition to win three Rugby World Cups in a row.
A 31-man strong Junior Springbok will travel to Tbilisi for a three-match tour of Georgia later this month.
Former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has once again found himself in the firing line over Ireland's current woes, despite having no involvement in the national team.
World Cup-winning Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse looks set to leave the Bulls on a permanent basis and return to Japan.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is embracing a pivotal phase of his career, balancing competition for national selection, a return to familiar surroundings in Cape Town and preparations for what will be one of the toughest international campaigns.