The size of the task is daunting but Keven Mealamu has full confidence in the All Blacks squad he’s leading.

Mealamu will captain the All Blacks for just the second time when they face South Africa in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

Mealamu said leading the All Blacks against their most formidable foe is a massive honour.

Mealamu has All Blacks captaincy experience before, leading the All Blacks against Scotland on the 2008 end of year tour.

There are over three hundred test caps in the likely starting pack, though Mealamu knows the backline is a fresh unit.

He said there’s new combinations likely in the backline and if they can gel quickly, it’ll go a long way toward winning.

The All Blacks team will be announced tomorrow evening for Sunday’s Test against the Springboks which kicks-off at 3.30pm.