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New Zealand's Jordan, Roigard Fit to Face Springboks in First Test
Will Jordan and Cam Roigard return from injury as New Zealand makes one change to the starting XV for the first Test.
- On Saturday, the All Blacks will face South Africa at Ellis Park, with record try scorer Will Jordan and scrumhalf Cam Roigard returning to the starting lineup after recovering from injuries.
- This weekend's match marks the first of four tests in the "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series, which continues with clashes in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Baltimore.
- Coach Dave Rennie named Ardie Savea captain, while Ruben Love retains the flyhalf role, reflecting significant selection evolution over his two months at the helm.
- South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus opted for a precautionary approach with captain Siya Kolisi, selecting Paul de Villiers to start instead, while Damian de Allende earns his 100th cap.
- Rennie noted the team intends to utilize 30-odd players across the four-test series, citing high-quality individual performances as driving significant selection pressure throughout the rivalry.
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The first Test of the series is upon us this weekend, with South Africa hosting New Zealand in what promises to be one of the biggest rugby matches since the pair met in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final. After weeks of warm-up franchise matches on the tour, the series finally reaches its main event, with the two greatest rugby nations in the world set to face off in a hotly anticipated four-Test series. South Africa go in as favourites off the bac…
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