South Africa's Willie le Roux has urged his side to prepare for the aggression from New Zealand as the two teams lock horns with each other in the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship.
New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson has hinted that Ian Foster's role with the All Blacks will depend on the outcome of the back to back Tests against South Africa in the upcoming Rugby Championship.
All Blacks first five-eighths Beauden Barrett is relishing the opportunity to face World Champions South Africa in back to back Tests in the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.
Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony expressed delight with the young talents in the squad as they registered their maiden series win over the All Blacks last weekend.
Ireland prop Andrew Porter will face an independent disciplinary hearing following an incident in the recently concluded third Test against New Zealand at Sky Stadium last weekend.
Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic series win over New Zealand in the recently concluded summer series.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson said the board will launch a review on the All Blacks' performance in the recently concluded series against Ireland.
Ireland managed to hold off a second half fightback from New Zealand as they sealed a 32-22 win in the third and deciding Test at Sky Stadium to register a historic series victory.
Defeating the All Blacks in Dunedin was another sign of the progression under Farrell and whatever the outcome in their decider against New Zealand, Ireland are certainly heading in a positive direction.