The psychological battle between South Africa and New Zealand may have started before a single tackle was made at Ellis Park. When Rassie Erasmus walked into his press conference with former Test referee and Springboks laws adviser Jaco Paper beside him, one simple chair placement created a wave of discussion. On the surface, it looked like normal preparation, but with the All Blacks repeatedly raising concerns about match tempo and stoppages during their tour, many wondered if Erasmus was sending a subtle message.