The Boks did their captain’s run this morning at the venue that is renowned as one of the best cricket fields in world and is also commonly used for Australian Rules Football.

It’s the first Test to be played in Adelaide since 2004 and it will be first time the Springboks play there.

The Springbok assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick, said they are just excited to tackle the Wallabies.

“We had our captain’s run at the stadium and the pitch is looking good,” said the former Blitzbok.

“I know the stadium well from my Springbok Sevens days, and it looks like weather-wise it is going to be a beautiful day. We know it is going to be a tough challenge, but we are excited.”

“This used to be a happy hunting ground for the Blitzboks, and Adelaide is a lot like Bloemfontein where we also enjoy a lot of support.

“With most of the Australian players also coming from the big cities, this will be new ground for both teams, so we are looking forward to the match.”

Saturday’s Test at the Adelaide Oval kicks off at 7:30.

Australia - 15 Reece Hodge, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Jed Holloway, 5 Matt Philip, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga'a, 1 James Slipper (captain).

Replacements - 16 David Porecki, 17 Scott Sio, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Rob Leota, 21 Pete Samu, 22 Tate McDermott, 23 Andrew Kellaway.

Springboks - 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Warrick Gelant, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Ox Nché.

Replacements - 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Jaden Hendrikse, 22 Elton Jantjies, 23 Frans Steyn.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport