The Blitzboks speedster is entering Super Rugby with a firm eye on the Springbok jersey.
The team has set an example that the 15-man format and other sports could follow.
The Olympics in Rio are the game-changer. Suddenly nations that care little for rugby have diverted funds to the sport.
South Africa beat New Zealand 26-17 in the the final round of the world sevens circuit on Sunday.
The Springbok sevens team trounced New Zealand and beat Australia to win the second leg of the Sevens World Series, edging closer to the Olympics.
The Springbok Sevens have won all three of their Pool B matches, staying on course to defend their HSBC Sevens World Series tournament title in Japan.
South Africa has won a second straight USA Sevens title with a 14-7 triumph over New Zealand, taking first place in the IRB Sevens World Series.
The Springbok Sevens side came from behind to beat New Zealand 28-21 to win the Glasgow Sevens World Series Cup final.
The Blitzbokke finished as runners-up in pool B heading into the quarterfinals after losing to NZat the Hong Kong Sevens tournament.