Rassie Erasmus has stayed true to his word by fielding a completely new-look Springbok squad for Saturday's clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
The Springboks could do nothing but take their heartbreaking 25-24 loss to Ireland on the chin, as coach Rassie Erasmus admitted they simply weren't good enough in the first half.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus looks set to be a bit thin in the second-row department for the upcoming internationals against Wales, Ireland and Portugal.
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face World Cup surprise package Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July.
Fiji advanced to face England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, eliminating Australia, despite suffering a stunning 24-23 loss to Portugal who secured their first ever win in this tournament at the eighth attempt.
Australia kept their faint Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes alive after beating Portugal 34-14.