They may be battling it out for the starting Springbok No 8 jersey, but you're not going to hear Jasper Wiese say a bad word about Duane Vermeulen.
The Springboks proved they are on track with their Rugby World Cup preparations as they delivered a strong second-half performance to overpower Argentina 24-13 in the first of three warm-up games at Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
The Springboks managed to put a disappointing first half behind them as they hit back superbly to down Argentina 24-13 in Buenos Aires.
Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett believes that 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi should go to France even if he doesn't play a single match.
After last weekend's clash at Ellis Park, the Springboks are under no illusions as to the task that awaits them at Estadio Velez Sarsfield on Saturday night.
Hooker Agustin Creevy will become the first player to play 100 Test matches for Argentina when the Pumas line up to face the Springboks in Buenos Aires on Saturday.