South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus admits the Wallabies have the advantage of surprise when they meet at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok cut a relaxed figure as he addressed the media on Thursday, even though he knows the Wallabies will be targeting him come Saturday.
Lock Jean Kleyn has played international rugby before but admits nothing compares to the prospect of making his debut for the Springboks.
Tom Hooper will make his debut at flank for the Wallabies against the Boks on Saturday, while head coach Eddie Jones has picked another three debutants on the bench.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is back in South Africa after penning a new contract with the Blue Bulls.