Graham Henry and co left to ponder an error-filled performance that handed South Africa the Tri-Nations in Hamilton last night.

Let the calculator international begin. Certainly that's how it looks from the All Blacks perspective tonight, writes Wynne Gray. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Springboks visits to Hamilton have provided no shortage of drama over the years, including among the brightest and darkest moments in New Zealand rugby history.

The history book, stodgy form and rugby bookmakers all agree - the All Blacks' chances of scoring four tries against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday fall into the pipe dream category.

A South African super 'Boot' is drafted in for Saturday's crunch Tri-Nations test in Hamilton.

A South African team spokesman refutes coach Peter de Villiers claim that Hamilton is too boring a place to stay.

The Springboks heeded the advice of former Aussie fullback Chris Latham by avoiding Hamilton - to escape the boredom.

Saturday's Tri-Nations test is being seen as a litmus test for the city's hosting of three Rugby World Cup pool matches in 2011.

Photos from the Tri-Nations test between Australia and South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

The Wallabies stunned the Springboks in Brisbane last night to give the All Blacks a slim ray of hope in the Tri-Nations.

The Springboks' defeat in Brisbane means the Tri-Nations title is still up for grabs.