Lineouts have become so complex that the All Blacks have resorted to technology to measure the actions of their opponents.
The All Blacks have made five changes to their team to play Australia in their attempt to avoid the Tri-Nations wooden spoon on Saturday.
The Springboks slipped quietly into New Zealand on Thursday, leaving their hosts to do the trash-talking this time.
South Africa are being unfairly targeted by referees because of their status as the world’s best team, according to Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.
SA have delayed naming their team for the Test against New Zealand as they await results of fitness tests on Bryan Habana and Pierre Spies.
Australia handed Rocky Elsom a daunting comeback assignment, calling up the flanker for the crunch Tri-Nations clash against the All Blacks.
Ruan Pienaar and Jean de Villiers should be back for SA’s Tri-Nations match against New Zealand on Saturday after injury scares.
The All Blacks’ flurry of mistakes and lack of composure cost them heavily in their 28-19 loss to the Springboks on Saturday, the media said.
New Zealand have dropped two of the team that defeated Australia for a Tri-Nations fixture against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.
The Springboks have been warned not to read too much into the All Blacks’ standard of play during their Tri-Nations opener against Australia.
