All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea says the Springboks' bold backline reshuffle for Saturday's rematch in Wellington have definitely caught the team's attention.
Ethan Hooker may be just two Tests into his international career, but the Springbok back insists he's not overawed by the prospect of starting against the All Blacks in one of rugby's fiercest rivalries.
Malcolm Marx has acknowledged that the Springboks need to sharpen their lineout accuracy, and has vowed to improve his own performance.
The Springboks' decision to reveal their team on Monday caught Scott Robertson off guard, though he was quick to hail Rassie Erasmus as "outstanding".
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained his reasoning behind the seven changes he made to his side, which will face the All Blacks in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
The Springboks will field a new-look backline in Wellington on Saturday as Rassie Erasmus named a much-changed team for Saturday's all-important Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks.