Rassie Erasmus has named his first Springbok team of the year to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Three months on from suffering his third ACL injury, Leinster and Springbok lock RG Snyman remains philosophical about the long rehabilitation path that lies ahead.
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has seen a lot in his storied career, but he admits he is still hugely excited for this weekend's URC final against Leinster in Dublin.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says it would be dangerous to underestimate the Barbarians going in Saturday's clash in Gqeberha.
Paul de Villiers is relishing the prospect of upgrading his Junior Springbok jersey to a senior strip as the Springboks' season gets underway this weekend.
Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has firmly dismissed reports in France suggesting he is on the verge of retirement due to ongoing concussion-related issues.