All Blacks: Boks a different beast to Ireland

Outside centre Rieko Ioane says the All Blacks can’t wait to get stuck into the 'world-class' Springboks when the two teams do battle in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Outside centre Rieko Ioane says the All Blacks can’t wait to get stuck into the “world-class” Springboks when the two teams do battle in Nelspruit on Saturday.

They will then cross paths again a week later at Ellis Park in Johannesburg and, for Ioane, facing the world champions in their own backyard after a four-year hiatus is a challenge like no other for the Kiwis, even after a gruelling first home series defeat by Ireland. “To not have that annual game over here builds the hype, especially on the outside with everyone looking forward to it. We’re just looking forward to putting out a decent performance on Saturday.”Ardie Savea scored a try in the final minute as the All Blacks staged a stunning comeback to secure a 32-30 victory over the Boks at Loftus Versfeld in 2018.

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