New Springbok coach Harry Viljoen is expecting his squad to be thinking on their feet all the time - with flexibility being a key. He wants them to be able to adjust the playing pattern whenever deemed necessary.

Viljoen said in Buenos Aires: "I want to see a new brand of rugby when the Springboks play their first match in Argentina against the Pumas' "A" team in Tucuman and when we run on to the field in that first Test, I would really like to see the 10 days' work we've put in.

"I would be really disappointed if we were unable to change our playing style effectively on this tour."

While the term "expansive rugby" was a hot topic under Nick Mallett's tutelage, Viljoen is steering clear of any buzzwords.

"It's about how you approach the game. There has to be more than one decision-maker on the field. We have to be able to change the playing pattern at any given time," said Viljoen.

"We have to get the players to understand what we are trying to do. For that purpose, we need multi-skilled players with vision. We have to become adaptable. If things change on the field, you can't be stuck in one game plan.

"The players must be able to think at least three phases ahead and align themselves accordingly."

The Boks are training twice a day and each session is preceded by a theoretical discourse. "We want to change the way players think about the game and, coupled with that, we are paying a lot of attention to skills training."

Viljoen said it's essential that the players know exactly what is required of them. "I have a vision of how we must play, but the players must understand and be able to grasp the strategy. We have very little time at our disposal, but we are going to be working as hard as possible to remedy the situation."

Viljoen and Bok captain Andre Vos both believe the Boks will be ready to implement the new strategy in their first games next week.

Vos said: "Our training is focused on improving players' skills and to give players and the playmakers the chance to employ their decision-making ability.

"There are also key words which need to be learnt and applied. I'm not going to be the only decision-maker on the field. Decisions will be made about first, second, third and even fourth phase."

Viljoen added: "We don't need intensity at this stage of the season. We have to work on skill and strategy and not intensity. There is a fine balance, but we'll have to get it right."

Apart from Wednesday's practice, the players also sat through two theoretical sessions in which former Bok coach Ian McIntosh was a key figure.

"There are certain key words I want the players to understand," Viljoen said. "If a particular word is called during the game, they must know exactly what is supposed to go down.

"They must be able to react to it instinctively. This process is still starting. We've just had two sessions, but after three or four days you'll start seeing the results."