The South Africa Springboks enter their most challenging matchup of the 2025 season thus far as they travel to Auckland to face the New Zealand All Blacks at 3 a.m. ET Saturday, Sept. 6.
Both teams have gained a win and a loss following the first two rounds of the Rugby Championship, leaving an even slate that looks to be disrupted this weekend.
The Springboks initially came into the Rugby Championship as the No. 1 world-ranked squad, but their spotlight was quickly stolen by the All Blacks when South Africa took an opening loss to Australia while New Zealand hustled past Argentina.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has already listed a roster full of his most experienced players to go up against a relentless New Zealand team as the Springboks hope to claim their first win within Eden Park since 1937.
2025 New Zealand All Blacks vs South Africa – Men’s
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Handre Pollard Kicks It Off …
… And this game is underway.
Anthems, Haka, Kickoff: All Blacks, Springboks Almost Here.
Eden Park is rocking. There’s a whole lot of rugby vibes in New Zealand right now.
Meanwhile, in Australia… My Goodness What A Match
TRY | Angus Bell | 85th Min
WHAT A COMEBACK! ANGUS BELL! The Wallabies go deep into the red and are rewarded with the win! Heartbreak for Los Pumas as Joe Schmidt’s side keeps rolling! AUS 28 – ARG 24.#AUSvARG pic.twitter.com/rNEiqvtqyE
— FloRugby (@FloRugby) September 6, 2025Ardie Savea Reaches 100-Test Milestone for All Blacks
Ardie Savea will play his 100th Test for New Zealand, with 43 of his previous 99 appearances coming in the Rugby Championship. He has not scored a try against South Africa since October 2021, going seven games without crossing the line against them.
Malcolm Marx’s Try-Scoring Record Against All Blacks
South Africa’s Malcolm Marx has scored one try in three of his last four Tests against New Zealand. His five career tries against the All Blacks are his joint-most against any opponent, matching his total against Australia, though he has only one try in his last seven Tests overall.
No. 1 vs. No. 2: The Biggest Match On The Planet Moments Away
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New Zealand All Blacks SquadEthan de Groot Codie Taylor Fletcher Newell Scott Barrett Tupou Vaa’i Simon Parker Ardie Savea Wallace Sititi Finlay Christie Beauden Barrett Rieko Ioane Jordie Barrett Billy Proctor Emoni Narawa Will Jordan
Replacements:
Samisoni Taukei’aho Tamaiti Williams Tyrel Lomax Fabian Holland Du’Plessis Kirifi Kyle Preston Quinn Tupaea Damian McKenzie South Africa Springboks SquadWillie le RouxCheslin Kolbe Jesse KrielDamian de Allende Canan MoodieHandre PollardGrant Williams Siya KolisiPieter-Steph du ToitMarco van StadenRuan NortjeEben EtzebethThomas du ToitMalcolm Marx Ox Nche
Replacements:
Jan-Hendrik Wessels Boan Venter Wilco LouwLood de Jager Kwagga SmithCobus ReinachSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Ethan HookerSpringboks’ Away Form Among Best in World Rugby
South Africa have won 10 of their last 11 men’s Tests played outside their home country, including their last three in a row. They have not conceded 30 points in an away Test since a 20-35 loss to New Zealand at Mt Smart Stadium in July 2023.
A Little All Blacks, Springbok History
We’ve got history 😤 pic.twitter.com/Fj4ejvM4Tq
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 5, 2025All Blacks’ Historic Unbeaten Run In Auckland
New Zealand are undefeated in their last 59 men’s Tests in Auckland (W57 D2), winning each of their last 13 matches there. They have conceded an average of just 12.1 points per game across those 13 fixtures.
The Boks Made It To Eden Park
The Boks have arrived at Eden Park 🏟️#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #NZLvRSA pic.twitter.com/4EejC54esN
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 6, 2025All Blacks Looking to Avoid Rare Back-to-Back Losses
The All Blacks are aiming to avoid consecutive defeats in men’s Tests for the first time since September 2024 after a 23-29 loss to Argentina in Round 2 of The Rugby Championship 2025. Notably, each of their last two defeats came despite leading or being tied at half-time.
All Blacks’ Strong Home Record vs Springboks in New Zealand
New Zealand has won nine of their last 11 men’s Tests against South Africa on home soil (D1 L1), limiting the Springboks to 20 points or fewer in all but one of those games. They are unbeaten against South Africa in Auckland since 1937, with eight wins and a draw in that time.
Springboks’ Four-Test Winning Streak Over All Blacks
South Africa are on a four-game winning streak against New Zealand in men’s Tests, holding the All Blacks to 12 points or fewer in three of those matches. Only once have the Springboks recorded a longer streak — six straight wins between 1937 and 1949.
New Zealand Vs. South Africa Rugby Kickoff Time
The New Zealand All Blacks will face the South Africa Springboks on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3:05 a.m. ET.
New Zealand All Blacks Vs. South Africa Springboks Live Updates, Scores
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