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.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will become the 67th Springbok captain when he leads out his charges against Italy on Saturday.
The Springboks have shed light on the extent of Siya Kolisi’s injury following the double World Cup-winning captain’s withdrawal from the clash against the Barbarians.