There is nothing more special for a Springbok than to play the All Blacks, and to square off against the Old Enemy in a World Cup semifinal is just about as good as it gets for a South African, bar beating them.
That is the view of Springbok openside flanker Francois Louw, who says the Boks can't wait to play an opponent they respect enormously but do not fear.
South Africa have won only two of their past 10 matches against the New Zealanders, who flattened France 62-13 in Cardiff on Sunday, but have taken heart from a win at Ellis Park last year and a close match at the same venue this year.
"We watched the All Blacks demolishing France with some interest," Louw said. "It was a great performance but they were always going to be favourites against a troubled French side. I thought France would put up more of a fight. I am surprised they lost so heavily, not to take anything away from the All Blacks."
Louw said that although the players were celebrating the victory over Wales, they were already talking about the formidable challenge that lies ahead.
