Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi made it clear on Friday that they expected a massive battle against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
The Springboks have confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will still captain the side against the All Blacks in Auckland despite suffering a personal loss.
All Blacks boss Ian Foster believes this weekend's game against South Africa will provide a clear indication of where they stand ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks won't crawl into their shells now that they're facing the All Blacks in New Zealand, as he called on his fellow players to step up to the occasion.
The Springboks are asking the entire South African nation to literally 'gear up' for a display of unity and pride in support of the national team's campaign on Fridays.
Richie Mo'unga will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Auckland in one of five changes to the side.