But this view is one that receives little support among international conservation groups and the opposing sides are lining up to lockhorns in Santiago.
But the South Africa skipper also says he has a lot of respect for his international rival as the two prepare to lockhorns in the World Cup later this month.
The pair are set to lockhorns again at the Madrid Masters which starts next weekend as the build-up continues to next month's French Open where Nadal will be defending his crown.
The HannSpree Ten Kate Honda ace was on hand to meet world champion Valentino Rossi on his visit to the island on Monday and would welcome the chance to lockhorns with the legendary Italian on the track.