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For the first time since 2009, when Peter de Villiers' legendary vintage claimed the then Tri-Nations title by blanking the New Zealanders 3-0, South Africa go into a Test against the All Blacks as overwhelming favourites.
The All Blacks believe they have "clarity" on the Springboks' vaunted kicking game ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.
The perils associated with the Springboks' current favouring of a 6-2 split between forwards and backs among the substitutes were starkly highlighted at Nelspruit on Saturday.
New Zealand wing Caleb Clarke will play his first test in two years but coach Ian Foster has resisted the urge to make wholesale changes for their Rugby Championship opener in South Africa, though he has recalled hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho.
Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen slammed New Zealand Rugby bosses on Thursday for "not doing their job" and failing to publicly back under-pressure coach Ian Foster.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber warned that the All Blacks would come to South Africa "desperate" following their humiliating first home series defeat to Ireland.
The All Blacks are preparing to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa, with New Zealand's head coach Ian Foster under intense pressure to end their dire run of form after four defeats in their last five matches.
All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has withdrawn from the team's Rugby Championship matches in South Africa because of a neck injury, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster confirmed on Tuesday.