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and that will be no different having watched their last three games.

“We have always enjoyed playing South Africa. When you win you enjoy the game, but they have been tough games.

“We have a lot of confidence and self-belief in the way that we are playing and the way the players took their opportunity at the weekend against Tonga was pleasing.

“We are going for a ninth win in a row, which is pretty special for this group of players to be a part of.

“We are fully focused on the process that we have been involved in, not taking the Lions players to Argentina and growing the strength in depth.

“It has been a fantastic process to be a part of, to see individuals grow, whether that was in Argentina or over the last three weeks.

“Personally I have never experienced a squad with the strength in depth that we have got with everyone that is given that opportunity taking that opportunity.

“It is important that process continues on Saturday, whichever players are selected. Hopefully, if we get the process right it will be a pleasing four weeks.

“International rugby is about winning and it’s not always about style, it’s substance also. There has been really good substance in our games over the last few weeks.

“It was important to beat Australia in the light of what’s going to come in the World Cup.”