South Africa's AJ Venter warns the All Blacks

Springbok hardman AJ Venter issued a warning to the All Blacks in the build-up to the crunch Vodacom Tri-Nations Test at Durban on Saturday - "We are ready to get physical".

The Natal Sharks forward is known for his no-nonsense approach and is expected to partner Jannes Labuschagne at lock in the must-win game for the Boks.