While Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is reaching a personal achievement of 100 caps on Saturday, the team still comes first, says coach Rassie Erasmus.
Former Australia scrumhalf George Gregan is counting the losses following the unveiling of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
Rassie Erasmus says naming the Springbok side to face France was anything but straightforward, with rotation plans, tactical decisions, and some key absences shaping a number of tight selection calls.
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack is bracing for a direct showdown with breakout Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, a player he openly admires.
Rassie Erasmus has named a familiar and formidable line-up to do battle with France in Paris on Saturday, on a day when Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will celebrate his 100th appearance in the green and gold.
South African-born former France international Paul Willemse believes Les Bleus need to try bto ully the Springboks' forwards to gain the upper hand at Stade de France.