Experienced scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will join the Springboks in New Zealand for the second leg of their Rugby Championship campaign against the All Blacks.
Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery is aware that the World Champions have to be at their best if they are to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.
Former All Blacks pivot Stephen Donald heaped praise on the 2025 Rugby Championship after two thrilling rounds.
The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson described his charges' first-time loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires as 'tough'.
New Zealand assistant coach Jason Ryan revealed that the competition for places in the All Blacks side is keeping the players on their toes.