One of the most experienced rugby referees has questioned whether TV producers helped the Springboks win their match against the All Blacks last weekend.

While the All Blacks have no desire to downplay South Africa's victory or obvious potential, it's not as if they don't have similar room for growth, writes Gregor Paul.

The All Blacks will make some squad changes to face Australia, with the decision made to rest Ben Smith.

The big winner in the All Blacks' overseas stint of the Rugby Championship was Malakai Fekitoa.

The Herald's rugby writers answer three key questions from this morning's test between the All Blacks and the Springboks.

For the All Blacks, and in particular Julian Savea, a tougher test awaits in Johannesburg next Sunday - but they should be pleased with how they dispatched the Pumas.

Keven Mealamu, Beauden Barrett and Malakai Fekitoa grabbed opportunities to make different sorts of statements at Ciudad Estadio de La Plata yesterday.

For two All Blacks at the opposite ends of their careers, Sunday's test against Argentina will be significant for very different reasons.

Sam Whitelock and Jerome Kaino will provide a boost to the re-shuffled All Blacks team against Argentina at La Plata on Sunday after recovering from their injuries.

Shamed All Black Aaron Cruden could face further punishment after a boozy night out in Auckland saw him miss an airport check-in and the tour to Argentina and South Africa.

Aaron Cruden has spoken out after being dropped from the All Blacks squad for disciplinary reasons, saying "he is deeply embarrassed" by his lack of judgement.

The All Blacks won their 36th straight home game on Saturday night - we break down the record run.

The Herald's rugby writers answer three questions from last night's All Blacks v South Africa test match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

The All Blacks were taken deeper into themselves than they have been at any other time this year to find the victory they desperately wanted.

Watch a replay of tonight's live blog of the test between the All Blacks and the Springboks at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.

The IRB have chosen to fight a war they cannot win on the eligibility front. They can't win their battle to stop players exploiting an unforeseen loophole to switch their allegiance.

Another All Blacks opponent, another team getting to grips with the crucial No 10 position.

On a night they will become the equal longest-serving midfield pairing, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith could do with reminding the world they are still also the best.