The 'Boks are going to have to repeat those defensive efforts if they are to deny Graham Henry's men a rare victory on South African soil.
Flyhalf Dan Carter again holds the key to his team's performance, but outside him the likes of Isaia Toeava, Joe Rokocoko and Sitiveni Sivivatu are equally dangerous, especially in open space and on the counter-attack.
The 'Boks though, through the likes of Jean de Villiers and JP Pietersen, can be just as lethal with ball in hand, while on their home ground, the halfback pairing of Ruan Pienaar and Butch James are sure to keep the visitors on their toes.
South Africa-New Zealand clashes are often called "the toughest of them all" and today the world may just get an indication of who will really be the team to beat come France in October.
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