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In the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice.
New Zealand have moved Beauden Barrett to full-back for their meeting with South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus has made 12 changes to his team as South Africa prepare for New Zealand, with Duane Vermeulen captain against the All Blacks.
Head coach Steve Hansen is relishing what promises to be another almighty battle with South Africa this weekend.
The fourteen South Africa players who flew to New Zealand on Thursday will be joined by another 22.
Head coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina.
Argentina pushed New Zealand all the way in Buenos Aires, and All Blacks star Ardie Savea agreed the contest felt like war at times.
Argentina kept New Zealand scoreless for the second half of their Buenos Aires showdown, but could not avoid a Rugby Championship defeat.
Argentina have named 13 Jaguares in their starting line-up to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
The top try-scorer in the 2019 Super Rugby season, Sevu Reece, will make his first appearance for the All Blacks against Argentina.
Beauden Barrett, 28, will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup but has agreed a Super Rugby switch to the Blues.
Centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback a fortnight before New Zealand's clash with Argentina.
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen gave a glimpse of his World Cup plans as he picked four new faces for clashes with Argentina and South Africa.
