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New Zealand coach Steve Hansen would not blame referee Nigel Owens or fly-half Beauden Barrett for the loss to South Africa.
Siya Kolisi warned South Africa not to rest on their laurels after upsetting world champions New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.
As New Zealand once again set the pace, we look at the stats ahead of the latest round of fixtures in the Rugby Championship.
After losing to Australia last time out, South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has decided to make a change at fly-half for Saturday.
New Zealand withdrew Sonny Bill Williams from their squad to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship.
Beauden Barrett and Rieko Ioane are among the players back in the All Blacks fold for their Rugby Championship clash with South Africa.
He has not fought since January 2015 but Sonny Bill Williams plans to return to the boxing ring in December, with Steve Hansen's blessing.
All Blacks duo Brodie Retallick and Ngani Laumape will both be sidelined due to injury.
Argentina were beaten by New Zealand in Nelson but Agustin Creevy was encouraged by a competitive performance.
New Zealand's battling victory against Argentina has come at the cost of injuries to Ngani Laumape and Brodie Retallick.
Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.
We take a look at the stats behind the third round of fixtures in the 2018 Rugby Championship, as Argentina travel to New Zealand.
Argentina have made four changes for their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand.
A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina this week, with Beauden Barrett rested entirely.
The All Blacks will not be taking Argentina lightly, with Steve Hansen acknowledging the early work done by opposite number Mario Ledesma.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is confident Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane have overcome recent concussions and will be fit to play Argentina.
