South Africa are more than worthy Tri-Nations champions while the All Blacks have become embarrassing chumps.

New combination fails to fire as All Blacks relinquish Tri-Nations title in Hamilton.

Graham Henry and co left to ponder an error-filled performance that handed South Africa the Tri-Nations in Hamilton last night.

Let the calculator international begin. Certainly that's how it looks from the All Blacks perspective tonight, writes Wynne Gray. Photo / Sarah Ivey

Springboks visits to Hamilton have provided no shortage of drama over the years, including among the brightest and darkest moments in New Zealand rugby history.

The history book, stodgy form and rugby bookmakers all agree - the All Blacks' chances of scoring four tries against South Africa in Hamilton on Saturday fall into the pipe dream category.

A South African super 'Boot' is drafted in for Saturday's crunch Tri-Nations test in Hamilton.

A South African team spokesman refutes coach Peter de Villiers claim that Hamilton is too boring a place to stay.

Outspoken South African rugby coach Peter de Villiers believes his team are being targeted by referees because of their world No 1 status.

The Springboks heeded the advice of former Aussie fullback Chris Latham by avoiding Hamilton - to escape the boredom.