They've never been in a Springbok team that has beaten England at Twickenham, and that's something Malcolm Marx and Damian de Allende are eager to change come Saturday.
The time spent with around 180 children at the Delft Sports Complex last week reminded Springbok Sevens playmaker Selvyn Davids of himself being a young, energetic boy chasing after a rugby ball and a dream.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber kept changes to a minimum as he picked a familiar and formidable-looking side to do battle against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has conceded that while their emphatic victory over Italy felt good, achieving such a result consistently should be the standard for the team.
The results might not reflect it, but the Springboks insist they are encouraged by their performances on their overseas tour thus far.
Lukhanyo Am's star continues to rise after he was nominated for the Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards annual event.