South Africa v New Zealand: rugby union first Test – live

The All Blacks begin their four-test tour at Ellis Park.

7.10pm KO Sign up for The Breakdown | Mail Daniel A quick tale of the tape: All Blacks v Springboks: 110 Tests - New Zealand 63 wins, South Africa 43, four draws.

At Ellis Park: 16 Tests - South Africa 10 wins, New Zealand six.

This is the 13th Test series between the sides.

The series ledger is 5-5, with two draws.

Together they have won seven of 10 World Cups: South Africa four, New Zealand three.

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