Springbok captain Siya Kolisi fears not the opposition, but rather, the players trying to take his place in the team.
Two of the All Blacks most experienced hands, halfback TJ Perenara and hooker Codie Taylor, relish the chance of playing again at South Africa's Ellis Park fortress on Saturday.
Scott Robertson has added some extra experience to the All Blacks starting line-up as they prepare for the daunting clash against the Springboks.
Bok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach warned that the Springboks have to be switched on for all 80 minutes and be ready to counter anything the All Blacks throw at them when the teams cross paths in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Springbok flanker Ben-Jason Dixon described the opportunity to face the All Blacks on Saturday as "a dream come true" and he said he was relishing every moment of being part of the national set-up.
Knowing the intensity of the world champion Springbok forward play, the All Blacks are preparing for an onslaught in their opening Rugby Championship Test at Emirates Airline Park.