For a gauge on how South African media responded to the Springboks' 28-19 defeat of the All Blacks yesterday, readers needed to look no further than a headline in Afrikaan newspaper Rapport.

The All Blacks' reputation will be at stake this weekend as they try to avoid their worst season in Graham Henry's coaching tenure.

A couple of Springboks named Fourie have the All Blacks sweating ahead of Sunday morning's Tri-Nations test.

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All Blacks first five-eighth Dan Carter will make his return to rugby on Saturday after six months on the sidelines with an Achilles injury.

Captain Richie McCaw has reacted with cautious optimism to news that fellow-All Blacks great Daniel Carter is on the verge of a return to rugby.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry is hopeful his slicker-looking backline can outgun South Africa on Sunday.