Recap: All Blacks vs Springboks

All Blacks-Springboks clashes have special place in the history of test rugby but talk of traditions, past records and ground hoodoos means little.

The All Blacks are bracing for their biggest challenge of the Rugby Championship so far - taking on the resurgent Springboks in tomorrow's top-of-the-table clash in Albany.

South Africa's revival in the world rugby pecking order will face its first true test when they take on the All Blacks at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.

Israel Dagg is set to join the All Blacks' burgeoning casualty ward, with coach Steve Hansen confirming that the stalwart winger would need time away from the game.

The All Blacks will play England for the first time since 2014, as part of their 2018 end of year tour.