The All Blacks clash with a wounded but dangerous South Africa side as they aim for a fourth straight Investec Rugby Championship victory in Christchurch.

Matches played: 91

All Blacks won: 53

South Africa won: 35

Drawn: 3

Last Match: All Blacks 20, South Africa 18 (Rugby World Cup 2015)

Largest All Blacks winning margin: 52-16 (2003)

Match details: All Blacks v South Africa, 7.35pm, Saturday 17 September, AMI Stadium, Christchurch

SQUAD NEWS

The All Blacks have made just two personnel changes to the side that defeated Argentina 57-22 in Hamilton last week. Both changes are injury enforced with Ardie Savea getting his first Test start at openside flanker in place of Sam Cane while Lima Sopoaga replaces Aaron Cruden on the bench. Matt Todd takes Ardie Savea’s spot on the bench for his first All Blacks appearance since the Test against Samoa in June 2015. South Africa have made just two changes to the side that lost to Australia last week with lock Pieter-Steph de Toit replacing the injured Lood de Jager while prop Vincent Koch has been named ahead of Lourens Adriaanse.

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FORM

After losing a number of top quality stars following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks haven’t appeared to suffer with six straight wins so far in 2016. After beating Wales 3-0 in the Steinlager Series, the All Blacks beat Australia in back-to-back Tests before overcoming a passionate Argentina side in Hamilton last week. The reading hasn’t been as good for South Africa with a first up Rugby Championship win over Argentina followed by consecutive defeats to the Pumas and Wallabies. After losing a number of top quality stars following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks haven’t appeared to suffer with six straight wins so far in 2016. After beating Wales 3-0 in the Steinlager Series, the All Blacks beat Australia in back-to-back Tests before overcoming a passionate Argentina side in Hamilton last week. The reading hasn’t been as good for South Africa with a first up Rugby Championship win over Argentina followed by consecutive defeats to the Pumas and Wallabies. TACKLING MACHINES

Expect a ferocious defensive effort from both teams with Sam Whitelock and Warren Whiteley leading the way for their sides. For the All Blacks, Sam Whitelock has made more tackles than any player in the Rugby Championship this year with a remarkable 40 tackles. Like he did for the Lions in Super Rugby, talismanic No.8 Warren Whiteley has been a titan on defence. The powerful back rower has made 27 tackles out of 27 attempts – the most for any player who is yet to miss an attempt.