Captain

Siya Kolisi (28, Flanker, 43 caps) - A man who leads through example on the pitch. Kolisi, South Africa's first black captain, has been one of the driving forces behind the South African resurgence. Under his tenure, the Boks have become a top side again and one to be feared. A phenomenal player who will tackle everything put in front of him, he does a lot at the unseen work that lets players around him shine.

Player to watch

Cheslin Kolbe (25, Winger, 10 caps) - A little firecracker who has lit up the French Top 14 for two years now. While he is weaker in his defense as he only stands 172cm tall, he has the ability to score single-handedly from anywhere on the pitch. With an amazing side step, Kolbe is one player who will light up the competition.

What does success look like?

After the last 12 months, winning looks to be the only option. The surge in form and the cohesion exhibited by the Boks have made an already demanding fan base even more so. Reaching the final, which could well be a repeat of their first game, will be satisfactory though.

Italy

Rank: 14th

Previous best: Pool stage

Italy has been given the worst pool they could have hoped for. Grouped with two of the favorites, the Italians will just be hoping to leave the pool unscathed and with some of their pride intact. A constant questioning over their place in the Six Nations has dogged them for four years and heavy defeats to both the Boks and the All Blacks will heighten the pressure on them to justify their place at the top table in rugby.

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