Bok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach warned that the Springboks have to be switched on for all 80 minutes and be ready to counter anything the All Blacks throw at them when the teams cross paths in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Springbok flanker Ben-Jason Dixon described the opportunity to face the All Blacks on Saturday as "a dream come true" and he said he was relishing every moment of being part of the national set-up.
Knowing the intensity of the world champion Springbok forward play, the All Blacks are preparing for an onslaught in their opening Rugby Championship Test at Emirates Airline Park.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been cleared to face New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday after completing all the training sessions this week.
Fullback Aphelele Fassi has earned a start in the most important match of his career as the Springboks face their perennial rivals, the All Blacks, in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus revealed that veteran fullback Willie le Roux is still very much a part of the Bok setup going forward.