2021 Rugby Championship – South Africa vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is South Africa vs New Zealand taking place? South Africa vs New Zealand will take place on Saturday 2^nd October, 2021 at 11:05 (UK)

Where is South Africa vs New Zealand taking place? South Africa vs New Zealand will take place at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast

Where can I get tickets for South Africa vs New Zealand? Ticket information for South Africa vs New Zealand can be found on each country’s official rugby union website

What TV channel is South Africa vs New Zealand on in the UK? Sky Sports will be showing South Africa vs New Zealand live

Where can I stream South Africa vs New Zealand in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream South Africa vs New Zealand live on Sky Go

THE TEAM NEWS

South Africa: Willie le Roux, Sbu Nkosi, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk, Duane Vermeulen, Kwagga Smith, Siya Kolisi (c), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche

Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Herschel Jantjies, Elton Jantjies, Frans Steyn

New Zealand: Jordie Barrett, Sevu Reece, Anton Lienert-Brown, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Beauden Barrett, Brad Weber, Luke Jacobson, Ardie Savea (c), Akira Ioane, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Joe Moody

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, George Bower, Ofa Tuungafasi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ethan Blackadder, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo’unga, Damian McKenzie

THE PREDICTION

World champions South Africa suffered a third consecutive loss in the Rugby Championship and the pressure is mounting on them ahead of this final game with New Zealand. The Springboks come into this second game against the All Blacks having only managed to overcome Argentina so far in this year’s tournament. New Zealand on the other hand maintained their 100% record by edging last week’s contest, making it five wins from five. They have already secured their spot at the top of the standings but will want to finish on a high and they can do just that.