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.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong 33-man squad led by double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for the this year's Rugby Championship, which kicks off against the Wallabies in Brisbane on 10 August.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that veterans Pieter-Steph du Toit and Steven Kitshoff will be ready for the first Test of the Rugby Championship.
New Zealand have won the inaugural Rugby Championship Under-20 Tournament on the Gold Coast defeating Australia 36-25 in the final fixture on the Sunshine Coast.