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Will Jordan scored two tries in the first Test.

Will Jordan scored two tries in the first Test.

The All Blacks are seeking a win against South Africa in Cape Town, which would mean they could not be beaten in the Greatest Rivalry series.

Follow live updates below. Kickoff is at 3.10am.

Dave Rennie’s men scored five tries to one in the first Test at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, as the Boks were caught out by early injuries and the All Blacks’ wide game plan.

Boks coach Rassie Erasmus said this week he got “too clever” with his selections and took a share of the blame for the 33-16 defeat. He said his men were “desperate” to win the second Test at DHL Stadium.

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