If the Springboks want to trample a wounded Wallabies outfit into the dust they must make big hits and be in their faces from the opening whistle, says Bok prop Steven Kitshoff. The firebrand red-headed front-rower is set to make his 32nd appearance for the Boks in what promises to be a fierce Rugby Championship clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. While the Boks are walking on air after their shock win over the All Blacks, Australia are seeking redemption after slipping to defeat against Argentina. The Boks are aware of the firepower within the Aussie ranks because they ended up second best in Brisbane earlier in the competition. "We must be ready for anything Australia throw at us in Port Elizabeth," Kitshoff said. "Each tight-head prop in the Australian setup has his own unique scrummage style. You have to take on each one with a new set of skills. "Doing our homework this week is very important, because we do not know what the Australian team will look like." Kitshof...
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