Live updates: All Blacks v Springboks, first Test

Key All Blacks' trio named to start first Test against Boks

Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have all been passed fit to play the world champions in Johannesburg.

'Brutality?' Springboks coach questions All Blacks tactics

Analysis: Any inference from Felix Jones' comments that Dave Rennie is coaching methods that put opposing players at risk is a step too far, writes Patrick McKendry.

All Blacks: Dave Rennie laughs off Boks' time-wasting claims

An attempt by South Africa's Rassie Erasmus to claim the high ground over the potential pace of play has been neatly sidestepped by coach Rennie.

Erasmus fires back at All Blacks' 'slow game' claims ahead of Test

The touring All Blacks have been pushing the narrative that South African teams, including the Springboks, deliberately slow down the game.