As the All Blacks and Springboks' rivalry goes to a whole new level in 2019, All Blacks Coach Steve Hansen has hailed the competitive relationship between the two sides.
Hosting the Springboks in Wellington this weekend, the All Blacks will be aiming for a good look at South Africa, the two nations to meet again in their opening match of this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
TVNZ reports Hansen says this weekend's match could prove vital to either side, the winner certain to take the upper hand into the World Cup meeting.
The All Blacks face South Africa at Westpac Stadium at 7.35pm on Saturday while the Wallabies clash with Argentina at 9.45pm Saturday.
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