Springbok captain Jesse Kriel says his team has learned their lessons from last week's defeat to the Wallabies and are determined to set things right when the sides meet again.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Jesse Kriel as the ideal man to lead the side following what he called an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Springboks defence coach Jerry Flannery believes this year's Rugby Championship will be even more competitive than last year, which saw the South Africans walk away with the crown.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is raring to go against the Wallabies in the first round of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Bok boss Rassie Erasmus will reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test against Italy in Gqeberha next week.
Jesse Kriel will become South Africa's 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.