All Blacks coach Scott Robertson threw down the gauntlet to the side after their 12-18 Rugby Championship loss to South Africa in Cape Town at the weekend.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is officially on his way back to South African shores after being released from his contract with Racing 92.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus played down South Africa's fourth successive victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, paying respect to the All Blacks after the Boks won back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.
The Springboks once again showed why they can simply never be ruled out as they came from behind to sink the All Blacks 18-12 in a nailbiting Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town.
The Springboks are the only unbeaten team in the 2024 Rugby Championship after three rounds thanks to a pair of wins against Australia and one against the All Blacks last weekend.
According to multiple reports, South Africa and New Zealand are on the cusp of signing a deal confirming the return of traditional multi-match tours.