Wing Hosea Gear and big lock Brodie Retallick are the only changes to the All Blacks starting XV for Sunday morning's test against South Africa in Soweto.

The All Blacks have claimed the inaugural Rugby Championship with an emphatic 54-15 win over the Pumas in Argentina.

Richie McCaw has confirmed he is fit and ready to play against Argentina in tomorrow's test.

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.

All Black coach Steven Hansen has confirmed halfback Aaron Smith is on the bench for breaching protocol - but he won't reveal any details.