Knowing the intensity of the world champion Springbok forward play, the All Blacks are preparing for an onslaught in their opening Rugby Championship Test at Emirates Airline Park.
Springbok rising star Elrigh Louw has recounted the training ground moment when he earned Duane Vermeulen's respect.
Tony Brown admits he always knew that he would be a better coach than a player as he looks to evolve the Springboks' attack.
The Springboks got back to business in Johannesburg after a two-day break following their return from Australia for the next phase of their Rugby Championship campaign against New Zealand.
New Zeland prop Ethan de Groot will not travel to South Africa for back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests after suffering an injury.
Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.