Superficially‚ a 50th cap against a maiden Test appearance in the starting XVs should be enough to stir debate.There‚ however‚ is so much more to Francois Louw measuring himself against Ardie Savea in the Rugby Championship tomorrow.Or should that be the other way around?The two opensiders will go toe-to-toe when the Springboks clash with the All Blacks tomorrow‚ but their presence in the respective starting line-ups speak volumes for where their teams are at the moment.Louw will reach the significant milestone under perhaps bitter sweet circumstances.His place in the team‚ let alone in the starting combination‚ has been widely questioned and while it’s true his current form isn’t what it was when he forced the Bok door open in 2012‚ he remains a fetcher of enduring quality. He performed to optimum levels in the Bok jersey when he operated in concert with Duane Vermeulen‚ who is also naturally drawn towards the ball.Current Bok No8 Warren Whiteley’s instincts as a more traditional No8 takes him on wider patrol.While Louw owes his selection to the invaluable experience he brings to the side‚ the All Blacks are investing in the future.Unlike the Boks‚ most of that transition has been seamless.Sam Cane‚ the man who is supposed to fill Richie McCaw’s boots is injured and Savea‚ who has played off the All Blacks’ bench‚ gets the responsibility of wearing the No7 jersey. “Obviously there is a lot of history because we’ve had some great number sevens‚” said coach Steve Hansen.“The guy he has taken it off from (the jersey) has been playing exceptionally well. The guy before that was obviously a legend. He (Savea) understands what his role is whether he comes off the bench or whether he starts.”At the Hurricanes in Super Rugby‚ Savea is a free spirited player who let few stand between him and the next gainline busting move.Will he need to tighten up his game tomorrow? “I doubt it‚” said Hansen.“He’s got to be strong in the tackle and over the ball and if he gets the opportunity to carry you’ll see that is the natural side of his game. The core role he’s got‚ he has to do well‚” said Hansen.Louw was highly complementary of Savea.“He’s made a big impact and deservedly got chosen. I wouldn’t say he’s your typical opensider. He is a good ball carrier."He’s got a lot of speed‚” said Louw before tellingly adding‚ “regardless who the All Blacks put in at openside it is always an area of dominance.” - TMG Digital..