Peter de Villiers has indicated that is he to resign as coach of South Africa.
Defending champions South Africa were beaten 11-9 by Australia at the World Cup on Sunday.
Following the defeat, de Villiers all but confirmed that he will not be continuing in his current role.
"I think so," he responded after being asked if the defeat will mark the end of his time in charge.
"It was a brilliant journey, something that none of you guys can take away from me. There is a time to come and a time to go, so I think the journey for me is over.
"I wanted to be the best me that I could be. The way that I am is the way that I want to be remembered."
South Africa captain John Smit had words of praise and affection for de Villiers following the loss in Wellington.
He said: "As much as the pain flows through the heart right now, the other thing that was said in the changing room by many a guy was that we have had a great four years together and that has been pioneered by Peter.
"He's not the usual mould of coach that any of us have been used to, but he is one that we have thoroughly enjoyed over the four years.
"His saying from the day he started and, I suppose when he wakes up tomorrow, is that even the bad days are good.
"He has made us enjoy every moment. He has been a great man."