Rugby scribes in the republic are picking another tough scrum battle.
Despite their recent loss in Cape Town, a vengeful All Blacks side holds the psychological upper hand heading into their decisive clash against the Springboks at FNB Stadium.
OPINION: The Boks may have an edge in one key area.
Fix their poor start and the All Blacks will try to again dominate the final quarter.
SA head into the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry with confidence, caution and a formidable weapon up front
South Africa won the third of four Tests while New Zealand captain Ardie Savea was forced off and is a doubt for the final clash
The team are expected to rotate their forward pack as they seek to respond in Soweto.
Three starting changes have been made to the side that lost in Cape Town.
The All Blacks need Asafo Aumua to fix their scrum and attack the Springboks’ defence.
The All Blacks must fix these areas to claim victory in Soweto.
With the Springboks and All Blacks level at 1-1, these five head-to-head battles could decide Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
