Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are well aware that Saturday's clash against Ireland at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld is a massive occasion in more ways than one.
The Springboks will campaign to the conclusion of the next Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027 under a new rallying cry launched on Monday.
The Springboks have turned their full attention to Ireland after wrapping up their training camp in Pretoria as back-to-back Test matches against the Six Nations champions lie in wait.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that talismanic captain Siya Kolisi will lead out the Boks against Ireland.
The Springboks are back at full strength barring a few key injuries as Rassie Erasmus revealed his expanded squad to tackle Ireland in two mouthwatering Test matches next month.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has assured fans that Siya Kolisi remains a strong contender for the team's long-term captaincy going forward.