All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has weighed in on the Springboks' latest tactical innovations revealed in last weekend's win over Italy.
South Africa's surprise decision to kick off Saturday's Test by deliberately infringing and handing Italy a scrum drew criticism from Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada.
Rassie Erasmus has lifted the lid on the creative thinking behind the Springboks' innovative line-out and maul tactic that helped unlock Italy's defence.
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams didn't miss a beat when he was back on the field for the first time in three months after recovering from a neck injury.
The Springboks shrugged off an early red card to easily see off a spirited but outmatched Italian outfit 45-0 in front of a raucous Nelson Mandela Bay crowd.
The Springboks are bracing for a bruising rematch in Gqeberha, fully aware of the fight Italy showed in the second half at Loftus but determined to snuff out any chances of a repeat performance.