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.
The Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe stressed the importance of "keeping their feet on the ground".
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe said the team is determined to change their fortunes in Brisbane when they line up against the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship match at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Cheslin Kolbe says the Springboks will need to be accurate in their execution if they are to beat Ireland on Saturday - but also stressed the importance of enjoying the occasion.
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has rejoined his teammates in Pretoria but will need some rehabilitation time to get over a knee injury.
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is the latest Bok to offer his comments on the highly anticipated Ireland series.