Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained that captain Siya Kolisi may just make the starting XV for the upcoming Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks.
The All Blacks are without the services of six players as they prepare for a blockbuster clash against the Springboks at Eden Park this Saturday.
As he closes in on a little piece of history, Australia front-rower James Slipper is taking a game-by-game approach to his career.
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.
The Springboks touched down in Auckland late on Wednesday night, arriving just before midnight as preparations ramp up for their double-header against the All Blacks.