That will do it for our live coverage. Stay tuned to nzherald.co.nz/sport for more reaction and analysis from the team naming. We will have live updates of the test from 6.45pm on Saturday.

“The fact that this game sold out over a month ago shows that fans are clearly up for it,” added Foster. “I’ve been told that we’re expecting over 31,000 fans which means a lot to us.”

Here's what Ian Foster had to say: “Any test against South Africa is a special occasion. There is a lot of respect between the two nations and that usually translates to an epic battle on the field.

“This will be a significant challenge and we are determined to grow after a solid start to the Rugby Championship in Argentina last week. It has been four years since we last played South Africa here in New Zealand so that also makes it special.”

No sign of Sam Whitelock, who was deemed fit by Jason Ryan earlier this week.

So the big call was probably No 15 - Beauden Barrett starts at fullback and Will Jordan comes in out of position on the wing. Prop Tamaiti Williams looks set to make his All Blacks debut from the bench.

1. Ethan de Groot (14)

2. Codie Taylor (77)

3. Tyrel Lomax (24)

4. Brodie Retallick (100)

5. Scott Barrett (59)

6. Shannon Frizell (26)

7. Sam Cane (captain – 87)

8. Ardie Savea (71)

9. Aaron Smith (115)

10. Richie Mo’unga (45)

11. Mark Telea (2)

12. Jordie Barrett (49)

13. Rieko Ioane (60)

14. Will Jordan (21)

15. Beauden Barrett (113)

Reserves:

16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (21)

17. Tamaiti Williams *

18. Nepo Laulala (46)

19. Tupou Vaa’i (19)

20. Dalton Papali’i (23)

21. Finlay Christie (15)

22. Braydon Ennor (7)

23. Caleb Clarke (16)  

Minutes away from the All Blacks team.

Leon MacDonald made seven changes to the team that faced Japan XV last weekend:

About 10 minutes away from the team. Will we see any surprises?