The Springboks are eager to recover from their surprising 38-22 defeat to Australia at Ellis Park, where they lost a 22-point lead in the second half. Captain Jesse Kriel expressed optimism about the upcoming match in Cape Town, emphasizing that the team has identified and rectified the mistakes from the previous game. South Africa, on an eight-game winning streak prior to the loss, aims to focus solely on winning this weekend without concern for bonus points. Kriel welcomed back Damian de Allende, who will partner with him against the Australian duo of Len Ikitau and Joseph Suaalii, noted for their impressive performance in Johannesburg. The team has made nine changes to its starting lineup, including a late injury replacement with Aphelele Fassi drafted in to replace Willie le Roux at fullback. Fassi, who started last week, was initially replaced by Le Roux, who was injured in training. The team’s strategic focus remains on performance and execution rather than bonus points, with Kriel highlighting the pressure but also the readiness of the team to perform under tight situations. The match is seen as a crucial opportunity for the Springboks to demonstrate resilience and improve their standing in the Rugby Championship.