Following the announcement of the All Blacks side that will take on the Sharks in their Greatest Rivalry tour clash, here's our five takeaways from Dave Rennie's selection.
This was no masterpiece. If it were a painting, no one would want it framed and hung in the Louvre. On a cold day, miles from home, South Africa escaped to victory. Imperious they were not.
The All Blacks will have a new captain and two debutants in their matchday squad when they take on the Sharks in their second game of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour in Durban on Tuesday.
Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has admitted to being surprised by the progress of one of his rising stars ahead the Cape Town-based outfit's home clash against the All Blacks on Friday.
Sir Steve Hansen believes that Beauden Barrett wasn't happy during Super Rugby Pacific this season, but the ex-All Blacks boss has backed him to thrive in Dave Rennie's set-up.
Former New Zealand head coach John Hart has revealed what he feels will be a key aspect for current All Blacks boss Dave Rennie on their tour of South Africa.
The All Blacks kick-off their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa with a first-ever meeting against the Stormers, who will provide a stern test.
