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.
Eben Etzebeth thanked his fellow players for delivering an "unbelievable performance" as he celebrated his record-breaking 128th cap on a memorable night for the Springboks and their fans.
The Springboks were in a ruthless mood as they overpowered a valiant Argentina side 48-7 to clinch the Rugby Championship title in some style.