Five things to know before the 107th clash between the Springboks and All Blacks since they first met in 1921 in Dunedin.
Image: SA Rugby website Image: SA Rugby websiteBonus-point victories over Australia in Brisbane and Perth lifted the Springboks to 10 points, five more than second-placed New Zealand, who suffered a shock home defeat by Argentina.
The arch-rivals last met at the stadium on the outskirts of central Johannesburg two years ago with two late tries giving the visitors a 35-23 victory. Bongi Mbonambi, the starting hooker on Saturday, has also benefited from the famed mauling of the record four-time world champions, claiming 14 Test tries.South Africa have filled stadiums in Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein for their first three home fixtures this season, with 155 000 spectators watching the world champions.
South Africa have chosen 10 in the run-on XV with three on the bench while New Zealand went for an 11-two split between starters and replacements.
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