While Saturday’s Test brings a long year to a conclusion for the Ireland team, Ringrose feels “ready to go” having missing most of the second half of the season.
A shoulder injury restricted him to just one Six Nations appearance as a replacement and he only returned to Leinster for the United Rugby Championship semi-final defeat by the Bulls.
He made an impact coming on at half time last week against the world’s undisputed number one ranked side and is hopeful of more minutes on Saturday.
“From my perspective I was injured a lot so I never think back on the long season, it’s all about the week that’s in it and giving it everything,” Ringrose said.
“It (rugby) is a bit of a religion here so it’s cool being in that environment.”
South Africa will feel confident they can complete a series win over Ireland on Saturday.
While admitting it is not easy to find positives from defeat, Ringrose pointed to the opportunities Ireland created, but did not take, in the first Test as a plus.
“I think there is another level in how we can play,” he said.
“Credit to South Africa for how strong they are in defence and the pressure they put you under, and in attack they have really good variety.
“The positive for us I guess is having the opportunity to go again and knowing we can be better.”