The Springboks arrive in Europe with plenty of confidence. They enjoyed a perfect opening Southern Series in July, overcoming England, Scotland and Wales, before taking on New Zealand in the blockbuster Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.
South Africa ultimately claimed that series 3-1, reinforcing their credentials as one of the teams to beat in the new competition.
There have been a few twists since then, including a narrow defeat to Australia in Perth, but the world champions remain a formidable proposition and will be determined to make their presence felt as they head north.
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Their opening assignment, though, should not be
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