The Springboks arrived in Auckland close to midnight local time on Wednesday in high spirits ahead of the away leg of their Rugby Championship campaign.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has stuck to tried and tested players for duty in their Rugby Championship double-header against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
Rassie Erasmus admits that the loss to Australia exposed flaws in the team's new approach, but insists the Boks remain determined to evolve their style of play.
Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face Australia in Saturday's must-win rematch in Cape Town, featuring no less than 10 changes to the starting line-up.
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.
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus described the sombre team mood when they met on Monday morning following their loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.