Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick are anticipating a different challenge from France, with Antoine Dupont set to take up the flyhalf position in Friday night's Nations Championship encounter.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick admitted the selection of Antoine Dupont at flyhalf could bring a new dimension to the hosts' game, although the Boks are well prepared for an epic battle.
Springbok lineout legend Victor Matfield believes coach Rassie Erasmus is simulating the knockout nature of a Rugby World Cup with his selection strategy in the Nations Championship.
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.