New Zealand made six changes to their starting side to face Australia, with Ardie Savea making a surprise positional switch.
A week in Auckland "ticked both boxes" for the Springboks in terms of building team unity and reducing travelling time for the squad.
Jordan Petaia, David Pocock and Tatafu Polota-Nau have all been added to Australia's squad ahead of their final Rugby Championship fixture.
New Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches.
Beauden Barrett will leave the Hurricanes later this year, but Jordie Barrett, at least for the time being, is staying put.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen offered a positive update on lock Brodie Retallick's shoulder injury.
A performance of contrasting halves left Rassie Erasmus with mixed feelings following South Africa's 16-16 draw with New Zealand.
New Zealand face an anxious wait for further updates on Brodie Retallick's dislocated shoulder following the 16-16 tie with South Africa.
Substitute Herschel Jantjies grabbed a late try as South Africa fought back to draw 16-16 with New Zealand on Saturday.
Lining up as South Africa captain for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday, Duane Vermeulen aims to lead by example.
In the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice.
New Zealand have moved Beauden Barrett to full-back for their meeting with South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus has made 12 changes to his team as South Africa prepare for New Zealand, with Duane Vermeulen captain against the All Blacks.
Head coach Steve Hansen is relishing what promises to be another almighty battle with South Africa this weekend.
The fourteen South Africa players who flew to New Zealand on Thursday will be joined by another 22.
Head coach Steve Hansen says New Zealand's less-experienced players will learn from a huge battle with Argentina.