Nervousness rather than confidence surrounds the All Blacks as they face the biggest test of their Rugby Championship campaign.
Six tests, six wins, and an iron-clad defence meant Steve Hansen’s side was always going to take the favourites’ tag into tonight’s match against South Africa.
There is no call for panic after 13 straight test wins, but Hansen will be keen to dispel any self doubt about the style he is asking his side to play.
The All Blacks will also be looking to sharpen up their counter-attack against the likely barrage of high kick and chase from Morne Steyn and the relentless chasing of Bryan Habana.
The All Blacks take on the Springboks at 7.35 tonight while the Wallabies take on Argentina at 10.05pm.
Story by: Aliki Bia
