All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has singled out a particular mistake as the "big moment" that helped swing Saturday's 29-24 defeat to the Springboks in Soweto.
New Zealand will be without captain Ardie Savea for the fourth and final Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour after he was injured in the third Test in Soweto on Saturday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus described the 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium in Soweto as "epic" and insisted the entire Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series has lived up to its billing.
Veteran midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown says the All Blacks are not intimidated about the prospect of taking on the Springboks at altitude after they won the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour at Ellis Park.
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett says the build-up to Saturday's third Test against the Springboks has the feel of a Rugby World Cup knockout match.
Rassie Erasmus believes continuity in selection can help the Springboks deliver a more complete performance when they face New Zealand in the second Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.