The Springboks open their five-Test tour of Europe this month with a match against Japan in London on Saturday.

Some Springbok veterans will want to impress with their places in the starting team under pressure from rising young talents.

The Brave Blossoms were left shell-shocked at Wembley as Eddie Jones’ side were pulverised 61-7 by the world champion Springboks. South Africa’s power game was relentless, and while Japan grabbed a ...