Captain Scott Barrett returns as All Blacks name side to face Boks at Ellis Park

Captain Barrett has returned to availability and takes his place in the second row alongside Tupou Vaa'i.

Barrett took over the leadership role from Sam Cane and the former skipper has also been selected in the XV to make his first start since the Rugby World Cup final.

Cane was red-carded in the opening period of the showpiece event but he gets his chance at redemption following an injury to Dalton Papali'i as he joins Ardie Savea and Ethan Blackadder in the loose trio.

The 32-year-old will earn his 97th cap for New Zealand, edging one step closer to the century mark having already announced that the 2024 season will be his last in Test rugby.

Tamaiti Williams is one of those who has never experienced playing professional rugby in South Africa, so having the older players in situ will be key for the youngsters.

Loosehead Williams will also get help from hooker Codie Taylor and tighthead Tyrel Lomax, who join him in the front row.

Behind the scrum it is unchanged, with TJ Perenara continuing at scrumhalf alongside Damian McKenzie in the decision-making positions.

They will look to provide quick ball to the midfield duo of Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane, while Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan and Beauden Barrett are the back three.

Robertson has once again opted against playing Jordan at full-back due to the form of Barrett and the Crusaders star's two-try showing versus Argentina.

"To play South Africa at Ellis Park is one of the greatest tests you can prepare for; we will embrace the occasion," the head coach said.

"We have a lot of respect for the Springboks and we are looking forward to what will be an electric atmosphere at an iconic venue."

All Blacks: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane, 6 Ethan Blackadder, 5 Tupou Vaa'i, 4 Scott Barrett (c), 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Tamaiti Williams

Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Sam Darry, 20 Samipeni Finau, 21 Cortez Ratima, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23Mark Tele'a

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