With Fraser McReight and Liam Wright out, Joe Schmidt will find out what sort of talent he has at his disposal with the Boks in Brisbane
How many of those pundits and punters would want to trade places with Rassie Erasmus and select the starting fly-half for the Springboks?
Melvyn's Jaminet's ill-advised social media posts and two players arrested for sexual assault have rocked France's summer tour
Rassie Erasmus has fitness concerns over key players but a wealth of options to blood against Wales and Ireland
With several established stars set to be unavailable, opportunity knocks for a newcomer to steer the Springboks.
The Sale Sharks juggernaut is making a big impression on the pitch and in the skies.
New-look South Africa will be more than bomb squads and box kicks as they chase a three-peat.
Shorn of Antoine Dupont, Les Bleus look oddly toothless and confused.
Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery are statement recruits by Rassie Erasmus' Springboks