Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane is set for his first test start since the Rugby World Cup Final, where he was red-carded, as he replaces the injured Dalton Papali'i in the Rugby Championship match against South Africa in Johannesburg. Head coach Scott Robertson emphasized Cane's veteran experience and calmness as essential for the high-stakes game at Ellis Park. Scott Barrett returns from injury to captain the team, replacing Ardie Savea, and will lead a squad that closely mirrors the lineup from their last match against Argentina. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth, initially sidelined, has been cleared to play and will provide specialist lock cover off the bench. Both teams are gearing up for a significant clash, with New Zealand seeking redemption after their World Cup loss to South Africa.