Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt is hoping to spring some surprises against the Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 37-man squad to face Australia in the opening two matches of the Rugby Championship in South Africa.
Salmaan Moerat may not always grab the headlines, but according to Nick Mallett, he makes a valuable contribution to the Springboks' engine room.
The Junior Springboks received a hero's welcome on their return to South Africa on Monday, following their triumphant World Rugby U20 Championship victory in Italy.
New Springbok Boan Venter showed his allegiance when he accepted his opportunity to run out for the Springboks this past weekend.
Grit and determination won Junior Springboks the World Rugby U20 Championship final title, says head coach Kevin Foote.