Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard heaped praise on his teammates for fighting their way back from last week's heartbreaking defeat to a gritty win in Cape Town.
The annual Under-18 International Series is an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, says Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote.
Four fringe players have become victims of the Springboks' shock loss to the Wallabies at Ellis Park this past Saturday.
Coming off a remarkable Rugby Championship win over the Springboks has not deterred this week's work ethic, says Wallaby lock Nick Frost.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says South Africa's unexpected loss to Australia won't alter New Zealand's preparation for their upcoming Rugby Championship clash, backing the Springboks to return to their trademark style.
Veteran Australia lock Will Skelton is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits them when they face a wounded Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.