The Springboks landed on the Mediterranean island on Saturday and returned to the training field on Monday in hot and humid conditions.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok spoke of the conditions, saying: “It’s hot over here, but it’s good for our preparation because we are expecting similar conditions in Toulon.”
Libbok added: “It’s a unique and beautiful island, and we are enjoying being here. This is an important week for us, and we are looking forward to getting our preparations in place for the match against Scotland.”
Libbok echoed Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s sentiments that although the victory against New Zealand gave them confidence, it didn’t offer the team much more than that, as the results that count will be at the World Cup.
The Springboks will kick off their RWC campaign on Sunday, 10 September against Scotland in Marseille, and will meet Romania (17 September), Ireland (23 September) and Tonga (1 October) in their remaining pool matches in Bordeaux, Paris, and Marseille respectively.