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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.
Michael Hooper admitted Australia have a lot of things to work on following their 35-17 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa.
South Africa debutant Herschel Jantjies did his World Cup chances no harm as he scored two tries in a dominant 35-17 win over Australia.
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.
It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
Australia coach Michael Cheika has named a much-changed side for his side's Rugby Championship opener, with Nic White among those recalled.
A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Tributes were paid to James Small after the South Africa Rugby World Cup winner died on Wednesday.
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will make a short-term move to Japan after the Rugby World Cup before returning to the Lions.
After initially ruling out leading the Lions again, Warren Gatland said he could not refuse the chance to gain revenge in South Africa.
Departing Wales head coach Warren Gatland will take charge of the British and Irish Lions for a third time.
