All Blacks coach Scott Robertson threw down the gauntlet to the side after their 12-18 Rugby Championship loss to South Africa in Cape Town at the weekend.
The Springboks once again showed why they can simply never be ruled out as they came from behind to sink the All Blacks 18-12 in a nailbiting Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick set their sights firmly on trying to clinch the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 this Saturday.
The Springboks have named their side to face the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, highlighted by the inclusion of Siya Kolisi and the return of several familiar backline stars.
Springboks Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am agreed that their Rugby Championship encounter against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday would be tougher and more intense than last week.
According to multiple reports, South Africa and New Zealand are on the cusp of signing a deal confirming the return of traditional multi-match tours.