So when it comes to this weekend's clash between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva, it appears that the Springboks have now mixed their physical style with some sevens' flair!
Last month they beat New Zealand for the first time since 2011, and while the win was secured with a long-range Pat Lambie penalty, they scored three very impressive tries in the first half.
IRB World Junior Player of the Year Handre Pollard got two of those tries, and he already looks the part of an international out half despite his young years.
Feast your eyes on his skills and maybe get a little scared ahead of Saturday's test knowing this is what we’re up against...
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