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All Blacks captain Ardie Savea attempts to break free from Boks flanker Paul de Villiers. (Source: Photosport)

The All Blacks and South Africa meet in Soweto for the third Test in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

Kickoff is at 3.10am NZT on Sunday. Follow live updates below.

The All Blacks won the first Test 33-16, the Springboks then came back with a 33-26 win in the second Test.

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