The All Blacks are embracing their Johannesburg welcome as they prepare to play at one of the toughest rugby venues on Sunday morning.  

Several members of the playing squad and staff are on their first visit to South Africa.  

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson played in the 46-40 test defeat at Ellis Park in 2000, but secured the 2017 Super title at the venue as Crusaders mentor. 

Beauden Barrett told Mike Hosking that they haven't been overtraining early in the week, but by the time they hit the ground on Sunday, they’ll be ready to go. 

He said that the game will likely go right up until the 80th minute, and the win will go to whoever is going to work the hardest.  

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