All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has called for a response against England at Twickenham after failing to turn sustained pressure into points in their Nations Championship defeat to Wales in Cardiff.
The Springbok Women are under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday evening.
Four Springbok Women veterans reflected on how far the group has come ahead of Friday's WXV Global Series opener with Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with how his team defended against Wales and believes their opponents struggled with the long travel between Nations Championship games and tricky conditions in Durban.
Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks has opened up on the areas that were successfully addressed in the 43-0 victory over Wales in Durban.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was content with their 43-0 victory over Wales in a Nations Championship match in Durban on Saturday.