The Springboks could end the weekend as the No. 1-ranked rugby team in the world if they manage to beat Scotland on Sunday.
Forwards coach John Dalziel has called on Scotland not to let the Springboks' physicality prevent them from showing their attacking flair when the two teams meet in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
The All Blacks will be without Jordie Barrett for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against France, while tragedy has struck for winger Emoni Narawa, who has been ruled out of the tournament altogether.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Battle-hardened Springbok Duane Vermeulen admitted that he almost called time on his career before he was selected to play in his third Rugby World Cup.
We take a look at our tournament favourites for the Rugby World Cup kicking off in France on September 10. And just where about do the Springboks feature?