Johan Ackermann knows his team is entering a match unlike any other. Facing the All Blacks is always a special occasion, but this time the challenge comes with unusual pressure. Ackermann admitted that his squad is not fully prepared because their focus has been on building toward the upcoming URC season rather than reaching peak form immediately. Still, he believes the game provides the perfect test to measure their progress. "We are going as strong as we can," he said, making it clear that his team intends to compete with everything they have.