Damian Willemse is relishing the challenge of starting at inside centre as the Springboks seek retribution against the All Blacks in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The All Blacks selectors have named a much-changed team to play the Springboks at Wellington's Sky Stadium this Saturday.
Having already achieved their primary objective of reaching the quarterfinals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, the Springbok Women have nothing to lose against New Zealand.
The Springboks’ burgeoning lock stocks are part of the reason for Eben Etzebeth being left out of the side to face the All Blacks, says assistant coach Duane Vermeulen.
As the Springbok Women prepare for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, their most capped player, is ready for action.
There is a youthful air about the Springbok backline this weekend, and former stalwart Duane Vermeulen believes they have what it takes to trounce the All Blacks.