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All Blacks name team to tackle Springboks at Ellis Park The All Blacks have named their line-up for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. The All Blacks have named their line-up for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park, with captain Ardie Savea, scrumhalf Cam Roigard and outside back Will Jordan set to make their first appearances of the tour. Damian McKenzie also returns from injury to start at fullback, while Savea and hooker Codie Taylor will each earn their 110th Test caps. READ | Pricey tickets still available for Springboks-All Blacks Test at Ellis Park Savea will make his 18th appearance against South Africa, while Taylor will face the Springboks for the 17th time. Anton Segner and Josh Moorby, meanwhile, are in line to play against South Africa for the first time. Eager to get series underway All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said his squad was eager to finally get the Test series underway. “After all the build-up and anticipation, our whole touring squad is excited to get this first Test underway,” Rennie said. “We have selected a balanced mix of big-match, experienced players and younger players who have earned the right to play in this first Test. “The first three franchise games have exposed our newer players to the way South African teams play and have been fantastic in helping us build combinations and develop the game we want to play. “We know the Test series will be a huge step up. We’re well aware of what the Springboks will bring to the contest and the pressure that will come to bear. “They are number one in the world, playing at their spiritual home in front of their passionate fans, so we will have to be at our very best on Saturday.” Kick-off is at 17:10. READ | Why the Springboks should NOT fear referee Matthew Carley Teams South Africa TBA New Zealand 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Josh Moorby, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Ardie Savea (captain), 7 Luke Jacobson, 6, Tupou Vaa’i, 5 Fabian Holland, 4, Josh Lord, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot Substitutes: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 George Bower, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Anton Senger, 20 Peter Lakai, 21 Kyle Preston, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 Leroy Carter