As the Springbok Women prepare for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, their most capped player, is ready for action.
There is a youthful air about the Springbok backline this weekend, and former stalwart Duane Vermeulen believes they have what it takes to trounce the All Blacks.
Ethan Hooker may be just two Tests into his international career, but the Springbok back insists he's not overawed by the prospect of starting against the All Blacks in one of rugby's fiercest rivalries.
When Swys de Bruin joined the Springbok Women's team, not many people knew what to expect.
Malcolm Marx has acknowledged that the Springboks need to sharpen their lineout accuracy, and has vowed to improve his own performance.
The Springboks' decision to reveal their team on Monday caught Scott Robertson off guard, though he was quick to hail Rassie Erasmus as "outstanding".