Watching the game last night - in what felt like a freezer in Wellington - I think the All Blacks coaches would have seen a few more of the ingredients they need for their World Cup starting team; mainly form players and high work rates. Last week they went through the motions too much against Fiji - they needed to step up, and did. Every time anyone goes out this year in a Tri Nations test they are on trial.
A concern for me was Ali Williams. I think he had another average game. You look at the past few weeks; he was going well then played poorly against the Reds and Fiji. By his standards I'd suggest the Springboks test was another poor one, compared to what he's been capable of in the past.
Out wider Ma'a Nonu stepped up but I felt like Conrad Smith stepped back. You then had two wingers do exactly what was required, score tries. You'd have to give Zac Guildford and Cory Jane a tick.
I thought Adam Thomson went okay at No8. In fact a couple of mates said he was their player of the day. When you're impressing the general public it's a good indication you've played well. He probably secures his place as the fourth loose forward.
The front row boys did okay - especially Andrew Hore - hopefully there is nothing too wrong with his shoulder. Wyatt Crockett has come a long way this year and has done enough to hold his own until Tony Woodcock tries to play himself into form. It's probably a toss of the coin between Ben Franks and John Afoa. Franks is not as dominant as his brother; he's an adequate prop but did put in a few good hits that I saw.