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It can't get any worse for the Springboks can it? That question will be answered when South Africa attempt to pick themselves up for Saturday's return Tri-Nations bout with New Zealand in Wellington.
Last week's morale-sapping 32-12 defeat at the hands of the All Blacks - which came via four unanswered tries - was unexpected and caught everyone (Graham Henry included) by surprise. After waiting 12 months for revenge, the result went a long way in helping erase the pain the country felt from losing all three Tests to South Africa last year.It now means the world champions have had a week to reflect, digest and - more importantly - find ways of improving significantly before Round Two kicks off at Westpac Stadium. Anything close to a repeat performance between two of the most battle-scarred combatants in the 89-year-old rivalry, will result in another one-sided spectacle.
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The All Blacks made two changes for Saturday's Tri-Nations re-match against the Springboks, but it is the surprise selection of Piri Weepu that signals their intent for the Wellington showdown.
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