The Springboks reminded the rugby world exactly why they are the world champions as they thumped the Wallabies 33-7 to kick off their Rugby Championship campaign in emphatic fashion.
The Springboks are not afraid of their poor record in Brisbane and are confident the result against the Wallabies will be a different one this time around.
Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse will make his long-awaited return from injury when he runs out for the Sharks XV in Sunday's Currie Cup clash with the Griquas in Durban.
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe said the team is determined to change their fortunes in Brisbane when they line up against the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship match at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.
Allan Alaalatoa captains the Wallabies while junior Carlo Tizzano will make his Test debut in their Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Brisbane on Saturday.
The Wallabies' first Test in the 2024 Rugby Championship against the Rugby World Cup Champion Springboks this Saturday in Brisbane is a sell-out.