Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face Australia in Saturday's must-win rematch in Cape Town, featuring no less than 10 changes to the starting line-up.
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says South Africa's unexpected loss to Australia won't alter New Zealand's preparation for their upcoming Rugby Championship clash, backing the Springboks to return to their trademark style.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Jesse Kriel as the ideal man to lead the side following what he called an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Following the injury to Kurt-Lee Arendse, veteran Springbok winner Makazole Mapimpi has been drafted into the Springboks Rugby Championship squad.
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus described the sombre team mood when they met on Monday morning following their loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Veteran Australia lock Will Skelton is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits them when they face a wounded Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.