Dan Biggar has described Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the best flyhalf in the world, while Eddie Jones reckons he will have to break the mold of World Cup-winning 10s.
Mark Andrews believes Siya Kolisi showed signs of being a special player and leader from the moment they first met.
France back-rower Francois Cros says Les Bleus must match South Africa's physicality in Friday's Nations Championship clash in Paris before they can impose their own game.
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones expects France to bring a different tactical dimension to Friday night's encounter, with the hosts likely to test South Africa in areas they have not previously encountered.
France coach Fabien Galthie has called on playmaker Antoine Dupont to solve his problems at flyhalf for Round 5 of the Nations Championship on Friday.
Revered Springbok prop is relishing the challenge of packing down against a traditionally powerful French scrum in Paris on Friday night.