Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann says Danny Cipriani is having a positive impact at the club despite this week's off-field misdemeanours.
New Zealand and Australia suffered casualties in Sydney on Saturday that will force changes in the second Bledisloe Cup Test next weekend.
The daunting task of competing in a pool featuring New Zealand, South Africa and Italy is Namibia's reward for reaching the Rugby World Cup.
Argentina threatened a shock in the first half in Durban on Saturday, but South Africa eventually hit their stride and cantered to victory.
The Wallabies held their own against the All Blacks for 40 minutes, but Michael Cheika and Michael Hooper were frustrated by what came next.
Steve Hansen felt New Zealand experienced "a different type of explosion" in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
The RFU's decision to charge Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" has not gone down well with Gloucester.
The RFU has charged Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" following his common assault conviction.
A period of reflection has allowed Danny Cipriani to acknowledge he cannot afford further misdemeanours that may affect his career.
New Zealand are favourites against Australia, but Kieran Read remains wary of the Wallabies.
Reflecting on the Danny Cipriani controversy, Steve Diamond said: "When you employ a rugby player you know you are not employing the Pope."
After being fined for common assault and resisting arrest, Gloucester and England fly-half Danny Cipriani published an apology on Twitter.
South Africa welcome back four experienced forwards for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, including Eben Etzebeth.
Tom Robertson described his call-up to Australia's starting XV against New Zealand in the Rugby Championship as "a dream come true".
Steve Hansen heaped praise on New Zealand's Sam Whitelock, who will win his 100th cap against Australia in the Rugby Championship.
Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani has pleaded guilty to charges of common assault and resisting arrest following a nightclub incident.