South Africa and New Zealand will meet only once in this year's Rugby Championship when they clash at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15.
Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has included two Springboks in his all-time greatest backline.
Fly-half Richie Mo'unga will likely finish his All Blacks career following the next Rugby World Cup after agreeing to join Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.
All Blacks utility back Beauden Barrett has been offered an exemption by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to continue his international career while playing for an overseas club.