Wales flanker Taine Plumtree will adopt a "nothing to lose" approach as he prepares for his Test match return against the Springboks on Saturday.
Springbok No. 8 Evan Roos expected a physical battle against Wales on Saturday as the team kicks off their 2024 international season at Twickenham.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain a Springbok side featuring a number of fresh faces as Rassie Erasmus unveiled a new-look matchday 23 to tackle Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus looks set to be a bit thin in the second-row department for the upcoming internationals against Wales, Ireland and Portugal.
The Springboks will kick off their second in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Wednesday, a month before their opening clash of the season against Wales.