So, in a hypothetical world, if South Africa were to enter the Six Nations stage, say, in 2026, exactly 120 years after Paul Roos led the Springboks on their inaugural and triumphant tour of Britain and Ireland, how would the current crop of Boks fare in the European showpiece?

The Springboks' away game against Argentina in this year's Rugby Championship will be played at Twickenham in London.

The match will take place on 4 October on the final weekend of the annual championship between the four southern hemisphere powers of Argentina, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.