Meyer wants to stay on as coach
The two-time World Cup champions suffered the biggest upset in World Cup history when they lost their opening match to Japan.
The team eventually went out in the semifinal against defending champions New Zealand, but doubts remain about 48-year-old Meyer's future.
"I just know rugby gives this nation hope and if I can be part of the solution then I want to be part of it," Meyer said as he announced his team for Friday's third-place play-off against Argentina.
"It's easy to criticise and I've probably made a lot of mistakes, but I'm a positive person, I want to be part of the solution," he added.
"Seeing the youngsters coming through, if I can make a difference in any capacity I'll do it."
"I'm totally crazy, I'm a total nutter," Meyer declared.
"Sometimes on the video I can't believe it's me, but that's who I am on the sidelines.
"I just love my country and I love people, and if I can make a difference so be it.
"But I must say this is a tough job but still an honour.
Meyer said he believed the South African squad, a mixture of young talent such as Handré Pollard and veterans like try-scoring machine Bryan Habana who will bow out after the World Cup, "will be invincible" if they can be kept together.
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