With his 88th cap on the line against England at Ellis Park, Jesse Kriel reflects on how his hunger for Test rugby has sharpened rather than dimmed with age. The piece captures a player who understands the finite nature of a Bok career — and is leaning into it. He also offers a warm, specific tribute to Damian de Allende as the pair prepare to extend their record midfield partnership to 42 starts together, with Kriel praising De Allende's composure, selflessness and continued Test potential. There's also a pointed reference to last year's 38-22 hiding by Australia on the same Ellis Park turf — Kriel acknowledging the Boks "got that Test wrong" and didn't impose their game — framing Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England as a chance to reassert how they want to play. Short on tactical depth but strong on the mindset driving two of the Boks' most experienced backs into what both know are the final chapters of their international careers.