Return of All Blacks' 'grandpas' could give the Springboks their biggest headache in Baltimore

All Blacks veterans Rieko Ioane (right) and Beauden Barrett will add some versatility to the match-day squad for the final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry on Saturday in Baltimore against the Springboks.

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This All Blacks side for the fourth Test in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is arguably the most balanced one selected during the series and will give them their best chance of winning in Baltimore and drawing the series 2-2.

Richie Mo’unga’s return at flyhalf spells trouble for the Springboks. Anton Lienert-Brown brings a physical presence in the midfield, while two veteran backline aces in Rieko Ioane and Beauden Barrett will add an element of versatility to the replacement bench.

However, the one thing they have in common, alongside the return of captain Codie Taylor, loosehead Ethan de Groot and tighthead Fletcher Newell, is experience.