Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer knows that his squad needs to improve heading forward, but sees hope in the young SA talent seen throughout the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks backline coach believes that Springbok rookie Johan Goosen can be exploited if he is isolated on Saturday's match-up.
The Springboks have called up the service of Lions utility back Lionel Mapoe in the absence of Frans Steyn.
Johan Goosen will make his first test start on Saturday when the Springboks take on the Wallabies.
Four new players, who did not tour Australasia, have been included in the Springbok squad, Jaco Taute, Elton Jantjies, CJ van der Linde and Coenie Oosthuizen.