Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made 11 changes to his starting line-up for Thursday's second Pool A match against hosts Georgia at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Tbilisi.
Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad as additional forward cover, marking a significant milestone in his comeback from serious injury.
The Springbok Women are confident their preparations can match the USA's recent top-level Test experience when the two teams meet on Saturday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has tackled England as both a player and a coach and says it is always something special when the two nations do battle.
Former Wallabies star Will Genia reckons Manie Libbok has added a new dimension to his game, emerging from his season in Japan as a more vocal and confident on-field leader.
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is confident that the next generation of players coming through the SA Rugby structures will take the Boks to another level.