Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks know that Scotland are a very different beast these days and are bracing for a fierce and physical challenge at Murrayfield on Sunday.
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad will travel to Ghana on Wednesday well aware of the pressure and expectations the Africa Women's Sevens tournament will bring.
The Springboks touched down in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon ready to switch into full-out Test mode with an eye on their clash against Scotland this Sunday.
Cameron Hanekom described the last week with the Springboks in Jersey as a "dream come true", adding that he was surprised by his call-up.
Springbok prop Thomas du Toit and assistant coach Deon Davids are preparing to face a dangerous Scottish outfit next Sunday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is confident in South Africa's rugby future, but admits there's one Bok star that is simply irreplaceable.