New Zealand

10 - 43

Full Time

South Africa

New Zealand vs South Africa

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by South Africa is finished off by Andre Esterhuizen

78'

Spellbinding play by Grant Williams is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Willemse bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

75'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Simon Parker getting some game time.

74'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Tupou Vaa'i being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by RG Snyman leads to a try for South Africa

72'

A gap opened in the defence and RG Snyman took full advantage.

72'

Cobus Reinach played a key part in that try.

72'

Manie Libbok curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by South Africa results in a try for Kwagga Smith

68'

That's a great try assist by Pieter-Steph du Toit.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Pieter-Steph du Toit took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Hooker took full advantage.

67'

New Zealand make a substitution with Ruben Love coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Leroy Carter coming off.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Du'Plessis Kirifi coming on.

65'

New Zealand make a substitution with Wallace Sititi coming off.

65'

New Zealand sub Fabian Holland comes onto the field.

62'

Simon Parker departs for New Zealand.

62'

South Africa sub Marnus van der Merwe comes onto the field.

62'

Malcolm Marx departs for South Africa.

62'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Damian Willemse

60'

Spellbinding play by Manie Libbok is finished off with a try.

60'

New Zealand sub Quinn Tupaea comes onto the field.

60'

Billy Proctor departs for New Zealand.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

59'

Kwagga Smith comes on for South Africa.

58'

Siya Kolisi leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Billy Proctor as they get over the gainline!

57'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

54'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes off.

54'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

52'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Grant Williams getting some game time.

46'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Cheslin Kolbe being replaced.

46'

New Zealand make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming on.

43'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tyrel Lomax coming off.

43'

New Zealand make a substitution with Tamaiti Williams coming on.

43'

New Zealand make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

43'

Conversion

Manie Libbok adds the two points for South Africa.

43'

Try

Slick passing by South Africa leads to a try for Cheslin Kolbe.

42'

Cheslin Kolbe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

42'

Siya Kolisi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

South Africa make a substitution with Wilco Louw coming on.

41'

South Africa make a substitution with Thomas du Toit coming off.

41'

South Africa make a substitution with Jan-Hendrik Wessels coming on.

41'

South Africa make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.

41'

South Africa sub Cobus Reinach comes onto the field.

40'

Grant Williams departs for South Africa.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by South Africa has led to Damian Willemse being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

South Africa sub Andre Esterhuizen comes onto the field.

37'

Aphelele Fassi departs for South Africa.

37'

Grant Williams comes on for South Africa.

32'

Cobus Reinach leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Ox Nche breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

An interception by Cheslin Kolbe allows them to race away to score.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cheslin Kolbe bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samisoni Taukei'aho bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

23'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

18'

South Africa make a substitution with Manie Libbok coming on.

18'

South Africa make a substitution with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu coming off.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Leroy Carter

17'

Tupou Vaa'i sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tupou Vaa'i bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ardie Savea bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wallace Sititi bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon Parker took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Cheslin Kolbe took full advantage.

Finlay Christie comes on for New Zealand.

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

RG Snyman comes on for South Africa.

Lood de Jager leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Damian McKenzie goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 New Zealand v South Africa 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 13th September 2025, 02:05am CDT 
  
 Hnry Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nika Amashukeli

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Libbok

79'

10 - 43

Esterhuizen

78'

10 - 41

Libbok

73'

10 - 36

Snyman

72'

10 - 34

Smith

68'

10 - 29

Libbok

61'

10 - 24

Willemse

60'

10 - 22

Libbok

46'

10 - 17

Libbok

43'

10 - 14

Kolbe

42'

10 - 12

Half Time

McKenzie

10 - 7

28'

Libbok

25'

7 - 7

Kolbe

24'

7 - 5

McKenzie

7 - 0

18'

Carter

5 - 0

17'

Start

Win Probability

New Zealand

62%

Draw

South Africa

37%

Ruck-Won by Pieter-Steph du Toit

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand

South Africa

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Defence Profile

New Zealand

South Africa

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

48%

3-6 secs

39%

32%

6+ secs

20%

21%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

58'

65'

70'

74'

New Zealand

South Africa

All Blacks vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

All Blacks face off against Springboks in Rugby Championship Round 4 on Sat 13th September 2025 at Hnry Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and All Blacks in position 2, underlining just how tight this match could be.

All Blacks vs Springboks Squads

The official squads for All Blacks vs Springboks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.