Dave Rennie makes key changes for All Blacks' third Test against Boks
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his team for Saturday's third Test against the Springboks, handing flanker Peter Lakai his first start of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Springboks can reclaim world No 1 ranking against All Blacks in Cape Town
South Africa surrendered top spot to New Zealand after suffering a 33-16 defeat in the opening match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at Ellis Park last weekend.
However, the Boks can immediately regain their place at the summit with a victory in the second Test.
A South African win by between one and 15 points would earn the world champions 1.18 ranking points, lifting their tally to 93.39. The All Blacks would lose the same number of points, dropping to 92.85.
A victory by 16 points or more would be even more rewarding for the Boks, who would gain 1.77 points. New Zealand would surrender the same number.
The All Blacks, meanwhile, can strengthen their grip on top spot with another victory.
A New Zealand win by between one and 15 points would see them gain 0.82 points and move to 94.85, while South Africa would drop 0.82 points to 91.39.
An All Blacks victory by 16 points or more would earn them 1.23 points, taking their tally to 95.26. The Boks would lose the same number and fall to 90.98.
Latest World Rugby Rankings
1. New Zealand 94.03
2. South Africa 92.21
3. Ireland 88.08
4. France 87.43
5. England 85.68
6. Scotland 84.78
7. Argentina 83.13
8. Australia 82.67
9. Fiji 78.00
10. Wales 76.38
Kurt-Lee Arendse backs Boks to contain All Blacks' attacking threat
Kurt-Lee Arendse says the Springboks have made the necessary changes to deal with the All Blacks' dangerous attack in Saturday's third Test at FNB Stadium.
No flyover for Greatest Rivalry clash in Soweto after Cape Town controversy
There will be no flyover before the third Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Soweto, Airlink has confirmed.
Morne Van den Berg relishing chance to make Johannesburg Test debut
Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is relishing the chance to play his first Test in his hometown when South Africa face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday.