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.
A visibly disappointed Springbok prop Ox Nche said the hosts have to bounce back strongly next week to get their Rugby Championship campaign back on track.
Coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Springboks were "really awful" in their unexpected defeat to the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is the fastest No.9 in the game.
The two South Africa U18 squads have rotated extensively for their second-round matches of the U18 International Series in Boland Landbou near Wellington.