Planet Rugby's Team of the Series from the four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series is heavily Springbok-laden — nine Boks to four All Blacks — reflecting South Africa's comeback 3-1 series win after going 1-0 down at Ellis Park. The standout individual verdict is Malcolm Marx, named the best player in the world on the back of an 'unbelievable series': big minutes, crucial tries at decisive moments, turnovers, and a knack for flipping matches when the Boks needed it most. Ox Nche is credited with leading scrum dominance that shaped the series, while Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, and Ruan Nortje are all recognised for the forward platform that underpinned the comeback. Jasper Wiese is described as the world's best No.8, and Jesse Kriel earns his place for defensive leadership in the blitz. On the All Blacks side, Jordie Barrett is positioned as potentially their Player of the Series, Cam Roigard as their most consistent performer across all four Tests, and Will Jordan edges Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wing despite four tries from both. Ardie Savea makes the XV at openside — an admitted positional stretch — on sheer impact before his Test Three injury.