Duane Vermeulen admits he'd dearly love to play at the World Cup but is ready to help the Springboks this season in any way he can.
The Springboks admit there is a huge air of excitement in the camp as they prepare to start their journey to the World Cup against the Wallabies on Saturday.
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones predicts that their clash with the world champion Springboks at Loftus Versveld will be better than the Ashes.
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.