Heyneke Meyer's praise on the All Blacks this week has been described as mind games by his opposite Steve Hansen, who has told his team to take no notice.
Springboks coach Meyer has called the All Blacks the best team to ever play the game, adding his players would have to play the match of their lives if they were to be successful in Sunday's World Cup semifinal in Twickenham.
Hansen, a coach well versed in mind games and the use of the media as a motivational tool, responded to his friend's comments with a knowing smile.
Meanwhile Meyer says the Springboks still have some areas to improve on.
Robust wing Julian Savea is also eager to meet his opponent.
The All Blacks have only made one change that is Joe Moody starting at number 1.
The All Blacks will take on the Springboks at 3am Sunday.
All Blacks team : 15. Ben Smith, 14. Nehe Milner‑Skudder, 13. Conrad Smith, 12. Ma'a Nonu, 11. Julian Savea, 10. Daniel Carter, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Kieran Read, 7. Richie McCaw (c), 6. Jerome Kaino, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Brodie Retallick, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Dane Coles,1. Joe Moody.
Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Victor Vito, Sam Cane, Tawera Kerr‑Barlow, Beauden Barrett, Sonny Bill Williams.
South Africa: Willie le Roux; JP Pietersen, Jesse Kriel, Damian De Allende, Bryan Habana; Handre Pollard, Fourie du Preez (captain); Duane Vermeulen, Schalk Burger, Francois Louw; Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Bismarck du Plessis, Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: Adriaan Strauss, Trevor Nyakane, Jannie du Plessis, Victor Matfield, Willem Alberts, Ruan Pienaar, Pat Lambie, Jan Serfontein.
