Springboks and All Blacks clash in first Test of rivalry series

South Africa and New Zealand face off in the first Test of their four-match series at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Both teams have made significant selections, with the Springboks opting for Paul de Villiers over captain Siya Kolisi, who is recovering from injury. New Zealand welcomes back Ardie Savea, while the Springboks' bench features versatile player Andr é Esterhuizen. The match is expected to showcase tactical battles, particularly in the breakdown and lineout. As the game unfolds, both teams will look to assert their strategies and dominate on the field.

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