South Africa aims to bounce back and equal the series as they take on New Zealand in the second Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour in Cape Town.

The All Blacks shocked the Springboks in the series opener at Ellis Park last Saturday, ending the world champions' impressive 12-match winning streak with a decisive 33-16 victory. This loss has led to the return of Siya Kolisi to the starting lineup, where he will captain South Africa, while Pieter-Steph du Toit reaches a milestone with his 100th cap.

In the lead-up to the match, tensions have heightened as both teams exchanged jibes, particularly regarding the scrum. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has accused South Africa of illegal scrummaging and not maintaining a straight drive, while the Springboks defend their scrummaging technique, aiming to assert dominance in this crucial area.

Key points to watch include:

• Siya Kolisi leading the Springboks
• Pieter-Steph du Toit’s milestone match
• The ongoing scrum battle between the teams

With the stakes high, South Africa looks to level the series at 1-1. A loss would jeopardize their chances for series success, making this clash pivotal.