The Proteas say they will not lose sleep over two controversial umpiring decisions made on the first day of their final Test against the Black Caps.
New Zealand were 137 for two chasing 401 in the first test against South Africa when bad light stopped play four overs early on the fourth day.
The Proteas were beaten by six wickets after Martin Guptill’s return to form buoyed New Zealand in their Twenty20 international.
New Zealand winger Zac Guildford scored four tries as the All Blacks lifted the dark pall over their Cup campaign with a 79-15 victory over Canada.
Tonga produced the upset of the Cup when they beat France 19-14 on Saturday but poor decision making cost the Pacific Islanders at least five tries.
Italy illustrated the benefits of playing international rugby by beating Russia 53-17, while Pacific island players were in hot water with officials.
Bakkies Botha will almost certainly miss SA’s rugby World Cup opener, with the Springboks further hurt by an injury concern over winger Bryan Habana.
After a poor Tri-Nations campaign, the Boks are under increasing pressure as the president orders the World Cup home and fans hope for their success.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says there were no selection issues as John Smit is "the best hooker in world rugby".
The Reds’ victory can be seen as a portent of what is to come in just under two months when the World Cup begins in New Zealand.