Cape Town - The Springboks could still be smarting after their draw against the Wallabies, but they didn't allow it to get in the way of their preparations to face the All Blacks at Newlands this weekend.
Newlands is the spiritual home of rugby in the country, and the Springboks will know they'll have to defend the fortress against the top-ranked team in world rugby.
Eben Etzebeth poses with fans. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
But, the Newlands Faithful will hardly be partisan - Cape Town is known as a home-away-from-home for the New Zealand side, which has an historic affinity for the Mother City.
The Springboks trained at Cape Town Stadium on Monday, and took time out to meet fans, take the obligatory selfie and sign shirts.
An impromptu jersey signing session. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Crowd favourites Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth were among those using their long arms as selfie sticks.
Siya Kolisi takes a selfie with fans. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Selfies were the order of the day. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Selfies were the order of the day. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Others were content to be put through their paces in the training drills.
Other players were content to be put through their paces by coach Allister Coetzee and his staff. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Other players were content to be put through their paces by coach Allister Coetzee and his staff. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Other players were content to be put through their paces by coach Allister Coetzee and his staff. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Other players were content to be put through their paces by coach Allister Coetzee and his staff. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures
Other players were content to be put through their paces by coach Allister Coetzee and his staff. Picture: Phando Jikelo/ANA Pictures