Scott Robertson searching for 'old All Blacks' aura to beat Springboks over two tests

The All Blacks have made a mixed start to their Rugby Championship campaign, beaten 38-30 by Argentina in Wellington before dishing out a comprehensive 42-10 victory over the same opponents a week later in Auckland

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New Zealand will need calm heads in the Ellis Park cauldron on Saturday as they seek to topple world champions South Africa at one of the home side's fortress venues and provide a boost for new coach Scott Robertson early in his tenure.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has returned from a broken finger to lead the side for the eagerly awaited clash, the first meeting of the two southern hemisphere giants since the World Cup final last year. Barrett missed the first two Tests of the competition at home against Argentina but takes his place in the second row alongside the in-form Tupou Vaa'i.