South Africa loose forward Kwagga Smith says he is expecting an "epic" battle against New Zealand in their next Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will make a notable return from a shoulder injury as the captain of the team to face New Zealand in the second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Auckland on Saturday.
The Springboks will depart for New Zealand on Sunday with mission accomplished after completing their third biggest victory over Australia in a 43-12 Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory at Loftus Versfeld.
Kurt-Lee Arendse continued his fine run of form after scoring a hat-trick of tries as the Springboks hammered Australia 43-12 in their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Duane Vermeulen emphasised the importance of being at the top of their game as well as being adaptable when they line up against Australia in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has named four uncapped players in his squad to face the Springboks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening round.
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new Castle Lager Rugby Championship jersey was revealed.
Australia head coach Eddie Jones says having a with a winning mentality will play a key role in helping his new-look Australian side feat the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
The Springboks completed their Castle Lager Rugby Championship training camp on a high note on Thursday with a full day’s work behind them, which paved the way for the players to enjoy a short break with their families before the southern hemisphere series kicks off next week.