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. 

SuperSport Commentator Matt Pearce joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the clash. 

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