Head coach Swys de Bruin has opted for continuity in the squad he named to take on the eagles at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Springbok Women will discover on Saturday whether last year's historic Rugby World Cup breakthrough was the definitive beginning of something bigger or simply another incremental milestone on a longer competitive journey.
Their historic Test match against the eighth-ranked United States at Ellis Park (1.30pm kickoff) is about far more than merely opening the international season with a victory. It marks the start of a highly demanding run of fixtures against some of the world's strongest teams, offering South Africa the ideal opportunity to gauge their progress against regular top-tier opposition.
For years, the Springbok Women dominated the African game but had precious few opportunities to consistently test themselves against the sport's leading nations.
That landscape has changed dramatically following their stellar run to the World Cup quarter-finals, with the USA, New Zealand's Black Ferns, and Ireland all lined up over the coming months. By the end of that challenging five-Test stretch, the Springbok Women should have a far clearer understanding of where they stand on the long road to the 2029 Rugby World Cup.
