The first official Springbok store opens its doors at 09:00 this morning in the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and hooker Bongi Mbonambi are undre no illusions as to the challenge Italy will pose at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Junior Springboks have just one change in their team to face England in their crucial World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Rovigo, Italy, on Friday.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will become the 67th Springbok captain when he leads out his charges against Italy on Saturday.
Springbok utility back Damian Willemse has admitted to some nerves ahead of his long-awaited return to Test rugby, but says he is relishing the opportunity to wear the green and gold again when South Africa face Italy on Saturday.
Junior Springboks' strength and conditioning coach Thulani Nteta is leaving nothing to chance during the World Rugby U20 Championship.