New Zealand coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks will not alter their approach to playing South Africa in light of the Springboks' surprise capitulation to Australia at Ellis Park.

South Africa's 38-22 loss at their Johannesburg stronghold stunned the rugby world while putting their Rugby Championship defence on shaky ground before a potentially decisive, two-test tour of New Zealand next month.

The Springboks have tried to move to a more expansive, ball-in-hand game style away from their usual strengths of physical dominance and tactical kicking - but Robertson suggested it may not last.

"No. We know how they're going to play – they'll play to their strengths," he told reporters on Tuesday.

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