Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says Ellis Park is the most intimidating venue in world rugby, but also the most special | Subscribe: youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1

After missing the first three games of the tour of South Africa, Savea will lead the All Blacks out on to the famous ground in Sunday morning's opening test in Johannesburg.

"It's probably the best place you want to play as a footy player, Ellis Park," Savea said.

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