Former Springbok captain John Smit reckons this season's Rugby Championship could be tougher, based purely on the fact that South Africa have to travel away to face New Zealand.
Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe believes he is under no pressure to keep up his incredible try-scoring record against Australia this weekend.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is ready to take on a new role in the team after being identified as a possible goal-kicking solution against Australia.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is expecting a fierce aerial battle when South Africa host Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is the fastest No.9 in the game.