Rugby-South Africa seek set-piece dominance against All Blacks


FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - First Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 24, 2021 South Africa's Kwagga Smith in action REUTERS/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

(Reuters) - South Africa are braced for the "ultimate test" and will focus on establishing set-piece dominance to create opportunities for their dazzling backs when they face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday.

Loose forward Kwagga Smith said he expects a home side high on confidence following their 41-12 win in Argentina last weekend.

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