Springbok captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team after the Boks' historic demolition job of the All Blacks in Wellington.
The Springboks' decision to reveal their team on Monday caught Scott Robertson off guard, though he was quick to hail Rassie Erasmus as "outstanding".
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained his reasoning behind the seven changes he made to his side, which will face the All Blacks in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Springboks will field a new-look backline in Wellington on Saturday as Rassie Erasmus named a much-changed team for Saturday's all-important Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus lamented the costly mistakes in their Rugby Championship defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday morning.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus avoided any major surprises in his Springbok team to face the All Blacks in Saturday's massive Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park, sticking with his most battle-hardened players.