Forged in the Blitzboks but starring for the Springboks, Kwagga Smith and Kurt-Lee Arendse are bracing themselves for 80 minutes of physical Test rugby against Georgia on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that the talented Evan Roos is very much part of the future for South African rugby.
Siya Kolisi returns to lead South Africa against Georgia on Saturday as Rassie Erasmus handed three players their Springbok debuts.
Springbok number eight Jasper Wiese has been banned for four matches following his red card in the victory over Italy in Gqeberha.
The match officials for the upcoming Rugby Championship have been announced, including the much-anticipated Eden Park clash between the All Blacks and Springboks.
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.