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Investors have also worried about investment deals between major players, including Nvidia, and more formidable competition from Alphabet in the semiconductor industry.

The 35-year-old sat out New Zealand's only other Tests this year -- a 2-0 series win in Zimbabwe in August -- but has a formidable Test record against the West Indies.

The Springboks have showcased their formidable depth and power yet Erasmus pointed to when they were ranked sixth.

Meanwhile, the rise of formidable local rivals has crowded the market and driven vicious price wars, eating into profit margins.

Rassie Erasmus is denied the services of several players for the autumn finale, which is outside World Rugby's official Test window, but still names a formidable side for Cardiff.