All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been given the key to his international future after being named to start against South Africa in a clash that could decide the outcome of the Rugby Championship.

Tomorrow's test at Eden Park will be the 26 year old's first start against South Africa and bring him head-to-head with a hulking Springbok pack and one of the best hookers in the world, Bismarck du Plessis.

Coles said he is set to deliver for the All Blacks.


The All Blacks will host the Springboks at 7.35pm tomorrow while at 10.05pm the Wallabies will meet the Pumas.

Story by: Filipe Naikaso