Meyer wants to stay on as coach
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.
Agence France-Presse