Experienced scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will join the Springboks in New Zealand for the second leg of their Rugby Championship campaign against the All Blacks.
Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery is aware that the World Champions have to be at their best if they are to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.
Veteran Springbok and Stormers star Deon Fourie is set to make his long-awaited return this weekend after being named to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown believes their upcoming Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand is the biggest challenge since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.
The Springboks touched down in Auckland late on Wednesday night, arriving just before midnight as preparations ramp up for their double-header against the All Blacks.
Former Springbok Schalk Burger says the plethora of injuries in the Springbok back row has depowered the Bomb Squad and put pressure on the starters.