Springboks RG Snyman and Grant Williams shared their thoughts on Saturday's Rugby Championship opener, while assistant coach Daan Human is looking forward to the scrum battle.
The Springboks landed in Australia on Thursday in high spirits following an overnight flight from Johannesburg and will have the rest of the day off to recover from the long journey before resuming their on-field preparations on Friday.
The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa in Brisbane and Perth.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said his 33-strong squad were beaming with excitement for what he anticipates will be a challenging tour to Australia as they prepare to depart Down Under for the Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has revealed that his call-up to the squad feels "like the first time" as he looks to make his presence felt in the Rugby Championship.
Bulls boss Jake White is delighted that his co-captain Ruan Nortje has been called up to South Africa's Rugby Championship squad and has no doubt of the value he will add to the Springbok camp.