The Test not only marks their final game of the End of Year Tour, but it will also be the first time that the Springboks and English meet since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.

A win for the world champions will see them retaining the number one status until at least next season’s first international.

The Springbok loosehead prop, Steven Kitshoff, says it’s their most important game of the season.

“This is our last chance this year to make our presence felt and it’s a great opportunity to build momentum going into the 2022 season and to maintain our No1 spot in the world.

“This is very important to us, so we want to play as well as possible this weekend.”

Jacques Nienaber will name his team to face the English on Tuesday.

Saturday’s Test at Twickenham kicks off at 17:15.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport