All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw led his side in all the key statistics in their Rugby Championship victory over South Africa - as well as receiving an elbow to the face.

In case the All Blacks had forgotten what real test rugby was all about, South Africa provided a timely reminder tonight. Real test rugby being the kind that is relentless, brutal, passionate and the outcome in doubt for most of the game.

Tracey Nelson crunches the numbers ahead of the 84th encounter between the All Blacks and Springboks.