Springbok lock Marvin Orie has described second-row partner Eben Etzebeth as an inspiration ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship encounter against Argentina in Johannesburg.
Grant Williams is set to make his first start for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday and head coach Jacques Nienaber is backing him to deliver.
Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha says he loved being called an "enforcer" and wants modern rugby to help create more personalities in the game.
Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane was raring to go in his first Test this season after being named among the replacements for Saturday's closing Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Johannesburg.
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead a new-look Springbok team in Saturday's Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg.
The Springboks are expecting nothing less than a physical onslaught from Argentina on Saturday, with Cheslin Kolbe admitting the battle for dominance will be a big one.