KEY POINTS:
Anthony Boric is in the spotlight today after he was called in to replace the suspended Brad Thorn at lock for Saturday's second Test against the Springboks in Dunedin.
The Blues player turned out for the ABs against England, but the match against the Boks will have a much greater intensity.
The only other change from the first Test is at tighthead prop where John Afoa replaces veteran Greg Somerville.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry expects an even stronger challenge from South Africa in this weekend's second Tri-Nations encounter: "We showed a lot of guts last week and we are very proud of that, but we want to improve technically. We expect the Springboks will lift their performance and we'll need to be better if we are to win."
"John (Afoa) showed some very good form before his injury," noted Henry, "and he's been waiting patiently for his knee to come right and to get back on the field."
Fullback Mils Muliaina is set to start his 46th Test at fullback which will be an All Blacks record at the position, surpassing Christian Cullen .
Ali Williams retains his place in the other locking role, despite an injury scare last weekend.
The full team is:
ALL BLACKS
Tony Woodcock, Andrew Hore, John Afoa, Anthony Boric, Ali Willliams, Adam Thomson, Rodney So'oialo (c), Jerome Kaino, Andy Ellis, Dan Carter, Rudi Wulf, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Mils Muliaina.
RESERVES
16. Keven Mealamu, 17. Neemia Tialata, 18. Kevin O'Neill, 19. Sione Lauaki, 20. Jimmy Cowan, 21. Stephen Donald, 22. Leon MacDonald.
- NZHERALD STAFF
