The 35-year-old lock - who will win his 140th Wales cap to add to the nine Lions Tests he has played - breaks the record he held with retired New Zealand legend Richie McCaw.
Both players, who took New Zealand to World Cup glory in 2011 and 2015, are three-time winners of the World Player of the Year Award.
Assistant South Africa coach Mzwandile Stick said that with the gap between the All Blacks and their potential rivals for the Webb Ellis Cup closing, match officials to be consistent in how they applied the laws to all teams.
The world continued to mourn Jonah Lomu as the NZRU sent captain Richie McCaw into retirement.
With no team ever retaining the World Cup, McCaw has an opportunity to lead NZ to a double dose of history.
The reigning champions hammered their Trans Tasman rivals 34-6 in Auckland.
Richie McCaw breaks rugby Test record
Captain Richie McCaw has told his team he wants an improved performance when they meet Argentina.
The ALL Blacks secured a 51-20 victory over Australia at Eden Park, holding the Bledisloe Cup.
Steve Hansen could have a dilemma in picking his centre combination for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash.
Richie McCaw will lead the All Blacks in their final Rugby Championship match against the Boks.
The Springboks have no injury concerns ahead of their match against the All Blacks on Saturday.
The Springboks beat Australia 38-12 in Brisbane on Saturday.
All Black captain Richie McCaw said he only recovered from the game against Australia on Tuesday
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will make his return to top-class rugby on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has started running and lifting weights during his sabbatical.
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer says his young side had no chance against the world champions.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will miss 2013's Super Rugby season and the All Blacks' June tests.
