That made it two wins in a row over the All Blacks, the first time the Boks had achieved that since 1976, and put them clear of the reigning champions at the top of the table. The All Blacks beat Australia in their opening game.
The only change to the world champions' 22 is among the replacements, where the fit again Ruan Pienaar takes over from Wynand Olivier
"Having the same starting line-up from last week definitely helps when it comes to preparation for the next Test. We've had some great training runs and everyone is looking forward to Saturday," Springbok captain John Smit told the SA Rugby website
A week after winning his 50th cap, Munster-bound Jean de Villiers will take over from De Wet Barry as South Africa's most capped centre. De Villiers played 11 times on the wing for his country, but will notch his 40th game at centre at his home venue, Newlands.
South Africa (v Australia)
15. Frans Steyn (32 Tests)
14. JP Pietersen (28)
13. Jaque Fourie (47)
12. Jean de Villiers (50)
11. Bryan Habana (50)
10. Morné Steyn (5)
9. Fourie du Preez (48)
8. Pierre Spies (24)
7. Juan Smith (59)
6. Heinrich Brüssow (6)
5. Victor Matfield (85)
4. Bakkies Botha (59)
3. John Smit (86) - Captain
2. Bismarck du Plessis (26)
1. Tendai Mtawarira (15)
Reserves:
16. Chiliboy Ralepelle (6)
17. Jannie du Plessis (9)
18. Andries Bekker (16)
19. Danie Rossouw (40)
20. Ricky Januarie (37)
21. Ruan Pienaar (31)
22. Adi Jacobs (24)
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