Liam Messam is just one of a number of players who will be hoping to catch the eye in Port Elizabeth on Saturday © Getty Images
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Duncan Johnstone of the Dominion Post previews Saturday's meeting between South Africa and New Zealand in Port Elizabeth.
"All Blacks halfback Jimmy Cowan takes a look at the backline outside him, shakes his head in wonder, and declares anything could happen in tomorrow's Tri-Nations test with the Springboks.
"The same could be said of the game. It's one of those tests that is hard to get a handle on.
"An experienced Springboks side hoping it has shaken the rust out of its system and desperate for a victory against a makeshift All Blacks team full of returning players believing they can claim a famous win that might elevate them into World Cup status.
"Yes, there's a lot of shadow boxing going on with rugby's global showpiece just around the corner. But this game has a real edge to it."
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