Springbok captain Siya Kolisi commended his teammates for being "prepared for any scenario" after beating Italy despite being reduced to 14 men 11 minutes into the game.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus questioned what more his players can do to avoid sanctions after his side received a permanent red card for the second week in a row.
The Springboks had to dig incredibly deep for the second week in a row after losing another man to a red card, ultimately displaying their trademark heart and fight to secure a 32-14 win over Italy in Turin.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks have targeted the breakdown as one of the decisive battles they need to win in Saturday's showdown with Italy.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is backing Marco van Staden’s versatility for Saturday’s Test in Turin, after naming the 30-year-old at No 8 and as a back-up hooker.
As expected, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made several key changes to his side to face Italy in Turin on Saturday.