Salmaan Moerat is still coming to terms with the honour of being named Springbok captain but is thankful to be able to lean on regular skipper Siya Kolisi and the other Bok veterans for advice.
Hollie Davidson is set to take charge of world champions South Africa armed with a powerful endorsement from the best in the business.
Springbok utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's dad has sung Bok head coach Rassie Erasmus' praises for his role in his son's development as a rugby player.
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am was thrilled about returning to the field in what will mark his first start of the season against Portugal on Saturday.
Five Springbok World Cup stars – including local heroes Ox Nche and Cobus Reinach – will take the Webb Ellis Cup on its fourth stop of the RWC Trophy Blitz in Bloemfontein on Thursday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reduced his squad from 41 to 25 players ahead of Saturday's Test against Portugal as he looks to give several players some rest before the start of the Rugby Championship.