CAPE TOWN - The Springboks face a determined Portugal outfit this weekend.
South Africa remains top of the rankings after a riveting drawn series with second-placed Ireland this month, while Portugal rose one place to 15th following a victory in Namibia last Saturday.
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has chosen a new captain, six-cap lock Salmaan Moerat, and seven of the matchday 23 are set to make their Test debuts.
The match will also make the history books with female referee Hollie Davidson taking charge.
A sold-out Toyota Stadium is where this clash will take place as the Boks look to return to winning ways.
- eNCA’s Justin Ford reports.
- Additional reporting AFP