Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus was left with mixed emotions after his team kicked off their end-of-year tour with a hard-fought 32-15 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth may love Murrayfield but knows the Springboks won't be receiving a very warm reception from a dangerous Scotland side.
Kwagga Smith will move from the 'Bomb Squad' to the starting line-up to earn his 50th Test cap when the Springboks line up against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Eben Etzebeth's rise to become South Africa's most capped Test player has come as no surprise to his former Springbok and Stormers teammates, Gio Aplon and Juan de Jongh.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi said players such as Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired him immensely to further his international career after becoming a regular in the squad this season.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a privilege to share such a special day with record holder Eben Etzebeth, as he acknowledged his team's encouraging performance in clinching the Rugby Championship title.